stream-processing

Vocabulary Word

Definition

In computing, 'stream-processing' is a method where you deal with data directly as it arrives, without waiting to store it. It's like how a postman sorts mail while it's being delivered, not after.

Examples in Different Contexts

In financial transactions, stream processing is used to monitor and analyze transaction data in real-time, detecting fraud or market trends as they happen. A financial analyst might state, 'With stream processing, we can detect unusual transaction patterns immediately, enhancing our fraud detection capabilities.'

Practice Scenarios

Innovation

Scenario:

To keep up with the Internet of Things, we need to process data coming from smart devices on the fly. We can't afford any delays.

Response:

I completely agree. We should make use of stream-processing to manage the continuous data from our smart devices.

Business

Scenario:

We need to provide accurate, real-time trade analytics to our clients. Let's discuss our data processing capabilities.

Response:

To serve our clients better, I suggest implementing a stream-processing infrastructure for immediate trade analytics.