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Batch Layer
Stores the raw, immutable data (e.g., in a Data Lake or distributed file system
like Hadoop).
Processes the data in bulk at regular intervals using batch jobs.
Produces a batch view, which contains precomputed results for accurate querying.
Tools: Hadoop, Apache Spark, Azure Data Lake, etc.
Speed Layer
Combines the batch and real-time outputs to provide a unified, queryable view of
the data.
Delivers results to end-users or applications via APIs or dashboards.
Tools: Databases (e.g., Cassandra, Elasticsearch), Power BI, etc.
How it Works:
Data Ingestion: Raw data flows into both the batch and speed layers simultaneously.
Processing:
The batch layer processes the entire dataset at regular intervals to ensure
accuracy.
The speed layer processes incoming data in real-time for low-latency responses.
Serving:
The serving layer combines outputs from both layers, prioritizing real-time data
for immediacy but relying on the batch layer for historical and accurate results.
Example: Social Media Analytics
Imagine a social media platform tracking user interactions like likes, shares, and
comments.
Batch Layer:
Historical data of all user interactions is stored in a data lake and processed
nightly to generate accurate metrics like monthly active users (MAU) or engagement
trends.
Speed Layer:
Real-time interactions are processed as they happen to display the latest trending
topics or live user counts.
Serving Layer:
A dashboard shows a combination of real-time stats (current active users, live
trends) and historical data (engagement over the last month).
Underlying Architecture
Data Sources: Events, logs, sensors, transactions, etc.
Ingestion Layer: Tools like Apache Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, or Amazon Kinesis bring
data into the system.
Batch Layer Storage: Data is stored in distributed file systems (HDFS, Azure Data
Lake) for processing.
Batch Layer Processing: Engines like Apache Spark or Hadoop process the data in
large-scale jobs.
Stream Layer Processing: Stream processing tools (Flink, Storm) handle real-time
events.
Serving Layer: Combines and serves data using databases or visualization tools
(e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Benefits of Lambda Architecture
Scalability: Handles vast amounts of data.
Fault Tolerance: Each layer ensures resilience in case of failures.
Flexibility: Can process both real-time and historical data.
Limitations
Complexity: Maintaining separate batch and speed layers requires more effort.
Data Duplication: Raw data is processed in both layers, leading to redundancy.
Latency in Batch Layer: Accurate batch results are delayed until the job completes.
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