Is Flink SQL a Database? Understanding Apache Flink SQL

Explore the fundamental differences between Apache Flink SQL and traditional SQL databases in this 15-minute video from Confluent. Discover how Apache Flink adapts concepts like queries, materialized views, catalogs, and ACID guarantees to fit the world of stream processing. Learn about materialized view maintenance, understand why Flink SQL is primarily a query processor, and explore the capabilities of Flink SQL in real-time data processing scenarios. Gain insights into the unique features that make Flink SQL a powerful tool for handling data in motion and how it differs from conventional database systems.