What does Topology in Storm refer to?

In Storm, Topology refers to the graphical representation of data stream processing, showing how data flows from one node to another. Topology includes information such as the structure of the data stream, the source and destination of the data stream, the transmission path of the data stream, and processing logic. In Storm, developers describe the entire data stream processing process through defining Topology, including data source access, data processing and analysis, and data output operations. Topology can contain multiple Spouts (data sources) and multiple Bolts (data processors), achieving real-time data processing and analysis by defining the connection relationships between data streams. The design and optimization of Topology are crucial for the performance and reliability of Storm applications.