Data platform connections type

Grafieks can establish two types of connections to your database. They are:

1. Live
2. Real-time

The terms “live” and “real-time” connection are related concepts, but they refer to slightly different aspects of data ingestion and processing in Grafieks.

Live connection:

A Live connection ensures that your reports and dashboards always reflect the most current data. Grafieks retrieves up-to-date information directly from the source every time you interact with your visualizations, providing a dynamic and accurate view. In scenarios where real-time updates are not required, batch data processing can be used to periodically retrieve and refresh data, ensuring dashboards remain updated.

Real-time data connection:

Real-time connections focus on streaming data as it is generated, delivering a continuous and low-latency flow from source to destination. This enables immediate updates and on-the-fly analysis, ideal for scenarios requiring instant insights.

When a streaming connection is established, Grafieks reports subscribe to specific channels or data sources. Using PUB/SUB mechanics, they receive and process data as it is published to these channels or sources.