Deep dive in to Apache Kafka concepts and learn to build Kafka producers/consumers using Java.
InstructorPragmatic Code School
Free
Free
Free
The curriculum emphasizes building functional Kafka clients using Java, covering essential configurations for message delivery guarantees and offset management.
Instruction extends beyond core Kafka to include practical use cases involving Apache Spark, Spring Boot, and Apache Camel.
The course relies on ZooKeeper for cluster setup and CLI examples, which may not align with the latest Kafka versions that favor KRaft mode. This signal predates the displayed course update; the update may have addressed it, but the update label does not prove that it was corrected.
Some learners report that advanced integration sections move too rapidly, potentially sacrificing depth in code explanation. These signals were provided before the displayed update date and the current status of these sections remains uncertain.
The course aligns well with the target of beginner Java developers, though it may not satisfy those seeking advanced production scenarios. This signal predates the displayed course update; the update may have addressed it, but the update label does not prove that it was corrected.