Explore the new generation of Apache Kafka that runs without ZooKeeper in this 37-minute conference talk by RedHat Senior Software Engineer Luke Chen and ByteDance Data Developer Deng Ziming. Gain insights into the KRaft feature, including its architecture, benefits, and internal workings. Learn about the motivations behind developing KRaft, compare it with the traditional ZooKeeper-based Kafka, and understand the monitoring metrics and troubleshooting tools available. Watch a demonstration of KRaft's capabilities and discover the Kafka community's roadmap for transitioning to this new system. By the end of the talk, acquire a comprehensive understanding of KRaft, its differences from ZooKeeper-based Kafka, and essential knowledge for monitoring and troubleshooting this innovative approach to Kafka metadata management.