Real-Time vs. Batch Processing: When to Use Apache Flink and Apache Spark

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Apache Spark and Apache Flink are two of the most popular open-source frameworks for large-scale data processing. While both are designed to handle big data workloads, they have distinct architectures, processing models, and use cases. Here’s a comprehensive comparison to help you understand their differences: 1. Processing Paradigm 2. Latency and Throughput 3. Fault Tolerance