# Batch Processing

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T19:58:31.406Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: veri-muhendisligi-ve-ai-altyapisi
**TLDR:** A processing approach in which data is handled in bulk at scheduled intervals and results are produced periodically.

<p>Batch processing has long been one of the most common operating modes in data engineering. Data is accumulated over a defined interval and then processed in bulk. This approach is well suited for daily reports, periodic calculations, archival data preparation, and large-scale transformations. While batch architectures offer simplicity and control, they may be insufficient in scenarios where low latency is critical.</p>