Storm

Storm is a distributed real-time computation system.

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Storm is an open-source distributed real-time computation system designed for building real-time data pipelines. It processes unbounded streams of tuples and supports reliable message passing, stateful computations, and easy fault tolerance. Developed by the Stanford University's Genie project, Storm can be used to build complex event processing systems, stream analytics, and more.

Pros

  • Fault-tolerant
  • Scalable
  • Supports real-time data processing

Cons

  • Steep learning curve
  • Resource-intensive setup

FAQ

Is Storm free to use?

Yes, it is open source.

Does Storm support stateful computations?

Yes, it supports both stateful and stateless processing.

What programming languages does Storm support?

Storm supports Java, Python, and Ruby for writing topology code.

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Last updated: 2026-07-28