batch versus continuous processing

Batch processing involves handling a set of tasks or data all at once, then completing and releasing the results before starting the next set. It’s like baking multiple cookies in one go, then cooling and packaging them before starting another batch. Continuous processing, on the other hand, is ongoing; data or tasks are processed continuously as they arrive, much like an assembly line in a factory that keeps moving without stopping. Batch processing is suited for tasks that can wait and are done periodically, while continuous processing is ideal for real-time operations requiring constant updates.