# Processing data with Apache Flink  (Day 2 Lecture)

> In this lecture, Zach discusses real-time data processing, focusing on streaming and the importance of tools like Flink and Kafka. He demonstrates how these tools handle data flow and the significance of maintaining schema contracts. [Recorded on June 6th, 2024]

- Web page: https://www.dataexpert.io/lesson/flink-streaming-day-2-lecture-v4
- Program: [Data Engineering Mastery Course](https://www.dataexpert.io/program/data-engineering-mastery-course)
- Module: Week 5: Kafka-Flink Streaming Pipelines
- Access: Requires enrollment in Data Engineering Mastery Course
- Length: 28 min video
- Skills: Data Modeling, ETL/ELT, Apache Spark, Cloud Platforms, Docker, Kafka, Flink
- Academy: DataExpert.io Academy

## About this lesson

In this lecture, Zach discusses real-time data processing, focusing on streaming and the importance of tools like Flink and Kafka. He demonstrates how these tools handle data flow and the significance of maintaining schema contracts. [Recorded on June 6th, 2024]

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