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Stream processing technologies like Apache Flink introduce a new type of data transformation that’s very powerful: the temporal join. Temporal joins add context to data streams while being efficient and fast to execute.

This article introduces the temporal join, compares it to the traditional inner join, explains when to use it, and why it is a secret superpower.

Table of Contents:

• The Join: A Quick Review
• The Temporal Join: Linking Stream and State
• Temporal Join vs Inner Join
• Why Temporal Joins are Fast and Efficient
• Temporal Joins Made Easy to Use
• Summary