Data Streaming

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This course covers the principles, tools, and technologies of real-time data streaming, enabling participants to process and analyze data as it is created. Through hands-on projects and practical examples, learners will explore key streaming platforms, data ingestion methods, and best practices for designing scalable and efficient streaming architectures.

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Introduction to Data Streaming

    Overview:

    This module introduces the core concepts of data streaming, its applications, and the differences between batch and real-time data processing.

    Topics to Cover:

    • What is data streaming and why it’s important
    • Real-time vs. batch processing: advantages and limitations
    • Common use cases for streaming (e.g., IoT, financial trading, fraud detection)

  • Module 2: Data Ingestion and Real-Time Data Sources

    Overview:

    Participants will learn about various data sources, ingestion methods, and best practices for capturing and managing real-time data.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Data ingestion tools and protocols (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, MQTT)
    • Working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data
    • Best practices for managing data ingestion at scale

  • Module 3: Streaming Platforms and Tools

    Overview:

    This module covers the most widely-used data streaming platforms, helping participants select and implement the right tools for their use cases.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Overview of popular streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Pulsar, AWS Kinesis)
    • Hands-on setup and configuration of a streaming platform
    • Message brokers and processing engines: comparing features and use cases

  • Module 4: Stream Processing and Transformation

    Overview:

    Participants will explore techniques for processing and transforming streaming data to derive meaningful insights in real-time.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Streaming transformation techniques (e.g., filtering, aggregating, joining streams)
    • Stream processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark Streaming, Apache Flink)
    • Handling windowed operations and event time processing

  • Module 5: Data Storage and Output in Real-Time Systems

    Overview:

    This module covers methods for storing and delivering processed streaming data to other systems or databases.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Storage options for real-time data (e.g., Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Amazon S3)
    • Sink connectors and delivery options
    • Considerations for low-latency data storage and retrieval

  • Module 6: Monitoring, Scaling, and Optimizing Streaming Applications

    Overview:

    Participants will learn best practices for monitoring and optimizing streaming applications to ensure reliability and scalability.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Monitoring tools and metrics for streaming platforms
    • Optimizing streaming pipelines for high throughput and low latency
    • Scaling streaming applications and handling failure recovery

  • Module 7: Security and Compliance in Data Streaming

    Overview:

    This module focuses on securing streaming data and ensuring compliance with data privacy and regulatory standards.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Access control, authentication, and encryption for streaming data
    • Data masking and anonymization for privacy protection
    • Compliance considerations in data streaming (GDPR, CCPA)

  • Module 8: Real-World Applications and Project

    Overview:

    In this capstone module, participants will apply their knowledge by designing and implementing a data streaming project tailored to a specific use case.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Project planning: defining real-time data goals and selecting appropriate tools
    • Implementing end-to-end streaming architecture
    • Presenting project findings and performance evaluation

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand core concepts and use cases of data streaming.
  • Set up and manage data ingestion from real-time sources.
  • Design and implement stream processing workflows for real-time analytics.
  • Optimize streaming systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.
  • Apply best practices for security and compliance in streaming architectures.

Tools

Streaming platforms: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, AWS Kinesis
Stream processing frameworks: Apache Spark Streaming, Apache Flink, Apache Storm
Storage and monitoring tools: Cassandra, Elasticsearch
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The course is structured into weekly modules, each containing video lectures, reading materials, assignments, and quizzes. You can complete the modules at your own pace, but we recommend following the weekly schedule to stay on track.

You can get support in multiple ways:

  • TA Support on Slack: Our teaching assistants are available on Slack to answer your questions and provide guidance.
  • Peer Community on Discord: Join our Discord community to discuss course topics, share ideas, and collaborate with fellow students.

TAs are available on Slack from 9 AM to 6 PM (ET) Monday to Friday. Outside these hours, you can still post your questions, and TAs will respond as soon as they are back online.

After enrolling in the course, you will receive an invitation link to join the Discord community. Follow the link to create an account or log in to your existing account.

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