Apache Kafka can be thought of as a high-performance software bus that simplifies event streaming, logging, analysis, and other tasks performed within data pipelines. With Kafka, you can easily build features such as live data monitoring and large-scale event processing into applications large and small. Kafka in Action introduces the core capabilities of the Kafka platform and demonstrates examples of its use in real-world applications. By the end of this book, you'll be ready to tackle the core challenges of developers and administrators on a Kafka-focused team.

For Java developers and data scientists. No prior knowledge of Kafka is required.