Designing Stream-Oriented Architectures for Continuous Data Processing in the Cloud: Principles, Patterns, and Enterprise Impact
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Stream-oriented architectures represent a paradigm shift in data processing, enabling organizations to extract real-time insights from continuous data flows rather than relying on traditional batch processing methods. This comprehensive article delves into the foundational components, design principles, and implementation strategies that underpin effective cloud-native streaming systems. From event sourcing mechanisms to state management challenges, the article addresses critical considerations for architects and engineers tasked with building resilient, scalable, and responsive data pipelines. By examining industry-specific use cases across finance, healthcare, logistics, and e-commerce, readers will gain a practical understanding of how continuous data processing drives operational agility, enhances decision-making capabilities, and creates new opportunities for business innovation through the seamless integration of streaming technologies with cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence.
Institution: Western Governors University
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Networks and Communications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4411243445