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Hazelcast

Real-time stream processing and distributed in-memory computing platform.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars5.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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In Memory ComputingHazelcast ImdgDistributed CacheStream ProcessingDatabaseJava
Overview

Why consider Hazelcast?

Hazelcast is an open-source distributed in-memory computing platform written in Java. It combines an In-Memory Data Grid (IMDG) with a real-time stream processing engine, executing stateful stream transformations and microsecond in-memory key-value lookups at massive enterprise scale.

Guided learning

Learn Hazelcast by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Hazelcast

Hazelcast scales in-memory computing with auto-partitioning distributed maps and stream processing pipelines.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -p 5701:5701 hazelcast/hazelcast:latest

Hazelcast Community is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Hazelcast FAQs

Hazelcast is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Hazelcast is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Hazelcast is listed as an alternative to GemFire. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.