Apache Beam

Apache Beam is an open-source framework designed to simplify the process of building data processing pipelines. It allows developers to write code that can process large amounts of data from various sources—like databases, files, or streaming data—using a unified model. Beam abstracts the complexities of different data processing engines, enabling users to run their pipelines on platforms such as Apache Spark or Google Cloud Dataflow without changing the code. This flexibility makes it easier to handle both batch and real-time data, catering to diverse analytical needs.