Kafka in Action (Final Release)

Master the wicked-fast Apache Kafka streaming platform through hands-on examples and real-world projects.
In Kafka in Action you will learn:
• Understanding Apache Kafka concepts
• Setting up and executing basic ETL tasks using Kafka Connect
• Using Kafka as part of a large data project team
• Performing administrative tasks
• Producing and consuming event streams
• Working with Kafka from Java applications
• Implementing Kafka as a message queue
Kafka in Action is a fast-paced introduction to every aspect of working with Apache Kafka. Starting with an overview of Kafka's core concepts, you'll immediately learn how to set up and execute basic data movement tasks and how to produce and consume streams of events. Advancing quickly, you’ll soon be ready to use Kafka in your day-to-day workflow, and start digging into even more advanced Kafka topics.
About the reader
For intermediate Java developers or data engineers. No prior knowledge of Kafka required.
About the author
Dylan Scott is a software developer in the insurance industry. Viktor Gamov is a Kafka-focused developer advocate. At Confluent, Dave Klein helps developers, teams, and enterprises harness the power of event streaming with Apache Kafka.