Stream processing: An Introduction to Event Time in Apache Flink
An introduction to event time in Apache Flink: how it differs from processing time and ingestion time, and how watermarks measure progress in event time.
Markos Sfikas6 min read
Markos Sfikas
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3 differences between Savepoints and Checkpoints in Apache Flink
Savepoints vs checkpoints in Apache Flink: how they differ in objective, implementation and lifecycle, and when to use a savepoint in your streaming application.
Stefan Richter5 min read
How Apache Flink manages Kafka consumer offsets
Step by step: how the Flink Kafka source stores partition offsets in checkpoints, how barriers keep operator state consistent, and how offsets are restored after a failure.
Fabian Hueske4 min read