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The Dataflow Model Revisited

A database-centered reassessment of dataflow concepts for modern streaming analytics.

At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-08
Last seen:2026-09-08
Times seen:1
Website:vldb.org

The short version

A database-centered reassessment of dataflow concepts for modern streaming analytics.

Why it caught our attention

An experienced Apache Beam practitioner praised its treatment of time and completeness.

Where it surfaced on Hacker News

2026-09-08

I agree they got Event time versus processing time and Never rely on completeness right, and I love they go deeper into why that was just a hard thing to accept.

janpeuker · recommendation · evaluated

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The Dataflow Model Revisited