# Stream Processing

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> Updated: 2026-05-13T19:58:31.117Z
> Type: glossary
> Category: veri-muhendisligi-ve-ai-altyapisi
**TLDR:** A processing approach based on handling continuously arriving data events with low latency.

<p>Stream processing enables data to be processed event by event or in micro-batches without waiting for long accumulation periods. This approach is critical for fraud detection, real-time recommendation, operational monitoring, and alerting systems. While stream architectures offer low-latency benefits, they also require more sophisticated engineering around ordering, state management, and fault tolerance. As demand for real-time decision support grows, stream processing becomes increasingly central.</p>