Understanding and Evolving Kafka: ZooKeeper's Role and the Transition to KRaft

Dive into the evolving world of Kafka as we explore ZooKeeper's crucial role and the groundbreaking transition to KRaft in this enlightening episode.

In this episode, we explore:

• ZooKeeper's function: Discover how this distributed coordination service orchestrates Kafka's complex operations
• The KRaft revolution: Uncover the game-changing potential of Kafka's new internal consensus protocol
• Transition challenges: Learn about the hurdles and best practices in moving from ZooKeeper to KRaft
• Real-world implementations: Gain insights into how companies are navigating this significant architectural shift

Tune in for expert analogies, practical advice, and a glimpse into Kafka's future as we unravel the intricacies of this critical transition.

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• Muaaz Saleem


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