Apache Kafka

Apache Kafka is a distributed event streaming platform designed for high-throughput, fault-tolerant, and real-time data processing. It enables applications to publish, subscribe to, store, and process streams of records in a durable and scalable manner. Kafka is widely used for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.

Also known as: Kafka, ApacheKafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect, Kafka Platform

Why learn Apache Kafka?

Developers should learn Kafka when building systems that require real-time data ingestion, processing, or messaging, such as log aggregation, event sourcing, or stream processing. It is essential for use cases like monitoring website activity, processing financial transactions, or integrating microservices, due to its high performance and reliability.

Learning Resources

• docs: Apache Kafka Documentation
• book: Kafka: The Definitive Guide
• tutorial: Confluent Kafka Tutorials
• video: Apache Kafka Crash Course on YouTube
• course: Coursera: Apache Kafka for Beginners