Definition
APIs provided by Kafka (like Kafka Streams) that enable the processing of continuous data streams with capabilities for aggregations, joins, and complex event processing.
Why it matters (in Poovi’s context)
Stream APIs allow for sophisticated real-time analytics and transformations on data flowing through Kafka, going beyond simple event-at-a-time consumption.
Key properties or components
- Real-time data processing
- Support for aggregations and joins
- Stateful computations
- Integration with Kafka topics
Contradictions or debates
None.