Apache Kafka Without ZooKeeper - Transitioning to KRaft

Explore the major architectural shift in Apache Kafka as it moves away from Apache ZooKeeper to its own Raft-inspired implementation called KRaft in this conference talk from DevConf.CZ 2024. Delve into the workings of KRaft, its advantages, and the implications for existing ZooKeeper-based Kafka clusters. Examine the challenges and limitations of using KRaft on Kubernetes, and discover the adaptations made in the Strimzi project to support this transition. Gain insights through a brief demonstration showcasing Strimzi's KRaft support, providing a comprehensive overview of this significant evolution in Apache Kafka's architecture.