Star History
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#44
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +49 | +217 | +630 |
| Per day | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Forks gained | +23 | +93 | +233 |
beam gained 217 stars in the last 30 days, about 7 a day, and now has 8.7K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 789 stars a year. It ranks #44 among Java repositories and #752 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1524
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
beam has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1524. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
beam is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Beam is a unified programming model for Batch and Streaming data processing.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in batch, beam, big-data. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/apache/beam.git
cd beam⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
beam coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed beam into Java backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install beam using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/beam.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for beam.
Import beam into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `beam --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
apache/beam is currently ranked #752 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does beam do? +
Apache Beam is a unified programming model for Batch and Streaming data processing.
What language is beam written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: batch, beam, big-data, golang, java.
Is beam actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 3,957 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does beam have? +
beam has 8,678 stars and 4,665 forks on GitHub.
How does beam rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 8,678 stars, apache/beam is ranked #752 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #44 among Java projects.
What license is beam distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
