Data models deal with many different types of data formats. Students often make assumptions that the format of the data is the same as the logical model of the data in the way that we operate on it. In this chapter, the user will get a chance to explore the difference between the data model and the data format. The concept of data streaming, why streaming data is different, and the importance and implications of streaming data will also be part of the discussion in this chapter. In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Explore different types of data models and data formats with their differences
- Summarize the key characteristics of a data stream
- Identify the requirements of data streaming systems
- Understand data streaming and its importance and implications
- Explore real-life examples of data streaming
