Apache Kafka Crash Course

Dive into a comprehensive crash course on Apache Kafka, the distributed stream processing software developed by LinkedIn. Learn about key components including producers, consumers, topics, and partitions. Explore how Kafka works through a ride-sharing example. Follow along as the instructor spins up a Kafka cluster and demonstrates writing both a producer and a consumer. Gain insights into Kafka applications, their pros and cons, and future developments like the removal of ZooKeeper. The course includes practical coding examples, Docker commands for setting up a Kafka environment, and access to downloadable slides and source code for hands-on learning.