Mastering RisingWave: A Comprehensive Tutorial for Stream Processing Enthusiasts
Tags: database, datascience, tutorial, opensource
Published: 2023-11-29 04:18:34

> [Charlie](https://github.com/CharlieSYH)｜Technical Writer at RisingWave Labs

Are you interested in stream processing but not sure where to start? Wondering how RisingWave compares to other solutions like Flink? Need a tutorial that simplifies the learning process and highlights key points?

Look no further! Introducing the RisingWave Tutorials, a comprehensive guide designed to help you understand and harness the power of RisingWave for real-time data processing.

In the tutorials, we leave no stone unturned. We delve into the core concepts and gameplay of stream processing, introduce the what and the how of RisingWave, discuss its advantages and limitations, and explore how it differs from its competitors. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player in this field, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for.

Ready to dive in? Access the [tutorial](https://tutorials.risingwave.com/) here.

## Sections covered

### RisingWave in 10 Minutes

Get up to speed with RisingWave in just 10 minutes! This section provides a quick and concise introduction to the core concepts of [RisingWave](https://risingwave.com/database/), like the materialized views, and highlights its advantages in real-time stream data processing. Explore how RisingWave tackles the common challenges faced by traditional stream processing systems, such as steep learning curves, inefficient multi-stream joins, low resource utilization, slow fault recovery, and difficulties in dynamic scaling, result validation, and system maintenance. Gain a clear understanding of why RisingWave stands out in the stream processing landscape.

### Fun Questions

Users from different backgrounds who are new to RisingWave or streaming databases often come up with intriguing questions that provide us with inspiration and new perspectives. We want to share these questions with everyone. In this section, we will answer these questions, hoping to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of RisingWave. For example, we’ll address whether RisingWave can replace Flink SQL, its suitability as a unified system for both streaming and batch processing, its support for transaction processing, the distinction between stream databases and a combination of streaming processing engines and databases, and the differences between streaming databases and OLAP databases. We encourage everyone to continue the discussion in the community, whether it’s troubleshooting during usage or asking sharp and thought-provoking questions about the product. We welcome all forms of engagement.

### Basics

This section takes you on a step-by-step journey through the fundamentals of streaming databases like RisingWave. Learn how to ingest and deliver data, understand the relationship between materialized views and stream processing, and explore the data querying and visualization capabilities of RisingWave.

### Advanced

Delve deeper into RisingWave’s advanced features. Discover how to optimize query performance using indexes, establish relationships between data streams, leverage time windows for data grouping and partitioning, and employ watermarks and triggering mechanisms for enhanced computational efficiency. Clear examples illustrate the practical application of these concepts, enabling you to grasp the essence intuitively.

### Expert

Explore RisingWave’s powerful user-defined functions (UDFs). While SQL is a potent tool for structured data processing, standard SQL statements and built-in functions may fall short when faced with complex data processing requirements. Learn when and how to use UDFs, explore different types, and understand their underlying mechanisms. Dive into detailed instructions on leveraging UDFs to meet intricate computational needs and apply them to real-world stream processing tasks in RisingWave.

> **CONCLUSION**

Join us on this transformative journey as we guide you through mastering RisingWave, from the foundations to advanced techniques, making you a skilled player in stream processing. Our goal is to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to conquer the complexities of real-time data processing.

By joining our community, you’ll connect with thousands of stream processing enthusiasts from diverse industries. Together, we’ll delve into the limitless possibilities stream processing offers, sharing insights, experiences, and expertise along the way. Let’s embark on this adventure together and unlock the true potential of stream processing!

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> ***About RisingWave Labs***

RisingWave is an open-source distributed SQL database for stream processing. It is designed to reduce the complexity and cost of building real-time applications. RisingWave offers users a PostgreSQL-like experience specifically tailored for distributed stream processing.

Official Website: <https://www.risingwave.com/>

Documentation: <https://docs.risingwave.com/docs/current/intro/>

Tutorial：<https://tutorials.risingwave.com/>

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GitHub：<https://github.com/risingwavelabs/risingwave>

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