Druid is a distributed, column-oriented, real-time analytics data store designed for high-performance data ingestion and querying. It is optimized for OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) workloads and is capable of handling large volumes of data while providing low-latency queries. Druid's column-oriented storage format allows for efficient data compression and aggregation, making it suitable for analytics use cases where fast query response times are essential. With its real-time capabilities, Druid enables organizations to gain insights from streaming data sources and perform analytics on live data, facilitating timely decision-making and actionable insights.
