Dive into the world of Apache Kafka with this concise guide that focuses on its practical use for real-time data processing in distributed systems. You'll explore Kafka's capabilities, covering essentials like configuration, messaging, serialization, and handling complex data streams using Kafka Streams and KSQL. By the end, you'll be equipped to tackle real-world streaming challenges confidently. What this Book will help me do Understand how to set up and configure Apache Kafka for real-time processing environments. Master key concepts like message validation, enrichment, and serialization. Learn to use the Schema Registry for data validation and versioning. Gain hands-on experience with data streaming and aggregation using Kafka Streams. Develop skills in using KSQL for data manipulation and stream querying. Author(s) None Estrada is an experienced software engineer with a deep understanding of distributed systems and real-time data processing. With expertise in Apache Kafka and other event-streaming platforms, Estrada approaches technical writing with an emphasis on clarity and practical application. Their passion for helping developers achieve success is reflected in their authoritative yet approachable style. Who is it for? This book is perfect for software engineers and backend developers interested in mastering real-time data processing using Apache Kafka. It is designed for readers who are eager to solve practical problems in distributed systems, irrespective of whether they have prior Kafka experience. Some familiarity with Java or other JVM languages will be helpful, although not strictly necessary. This is an ideal resource for learners seeking a hands-on, practical approach to Apache Kafka.
