# What is HyBRID?

HyBRID is a [recursive](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recursive_acronym) [backronym](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Backronym) used as a [mnemonic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mnemonic) device to remember the purpose of the [Hybrid Store Design Pattern](https://philosopherping.com/hybrid-store-design-pattern). It means: Hybrid Batch/Real-time Ingested Data.