Apache NiFi
Visual dataflow automation and routing system
Apache NiFi is a system to automate the flow of data between systems through a drag-and-drop interface. It supports routing, transformation and mediation of data with strong provenance tracking.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop dataflow design
- Detailed data provenance
- Hundreds of built-in processors
- Backpressure and prioritized queuing
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Powerful visual dataflow
- Strong data lineage
Trade-offs
- Resource heavy
- Complex for simple tasks
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