Ntupeline
Ntupeline is a theoretical concept in data processing describing a pipeline built around operations on n-tuples, which are fixed-size ordered collections of n elements. Each record represents a multi-field item, such as (user_id, timestamp, value). An ntupeline processes these fixed-schema records through a sequence of stages, usable in batch or streaming contexts.
Architecture and operation: An ntupeline consists of a chain or graph of stages. Each stage applies a
Use cases and benefits: Ntupelines support data transformation in ETL workflows, feature engineering for machine learning,
Limitations and considerations: Real-world use requires handling schema evolution, error handling, and backpressure. The fixed-size nature
See also: N-tuple, data pipeline, dataflow, ETL, streaming analytics.