Streaming Databases are not the same as a Streaming Processor

In this episode of Simplyblock's Cloud Commute Podcast, Yingjun Wu, founder of RisingWave Labs, discusses stream processing and how RisingWave enables real-time data analytics. He explains the differences between batch and streaming databases, RisingWave’s PostgreSQL compatibility, and its open-source focus.

In this episode of Cloud Commute, Chris and Yingjun discuss:

• What is stream processing and how does it differ from batch processing?
• Why RisingWave is a better fit for real-time data analytics.
• How PostgreSQL compatibility enhances RisingWave’s functionality.
• What open standards like Postgres, Kafka, and Iceberg mean for the future of data infrastructure.

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