Editor's note: This is the first post in a two-part series about the evolution of data processing, with a focus on streaming systems, unbounded data sets, and the future of big data. See part two. Also, check out "Streaming Systems," by Tyler Akidau, Slava Chernyak, and Reuven Lax. Check out the resource centers on O'Reilly online learning for more ways to expand your skillset. Streaming data proc
