The Complete Apache Kafka Practical Guide

This course is all about Apache Kafka

Understand HOW Apache Kafka works and learn its core features ON PRACTICE. This is 80% practice course without no useless demos.

Build custom Apache Kafka Producers and Consumers using native Java API. Also you will build projects using APIs for other programming languages like Node.js and Python.

Become a master of Apache Kafka by understanding and practicing its architecture and main features.

All project files and mostly used commands are available in the GitHub repository.

This is the most complete practical Apache Kafka guide here on Udemy that includes tons of practical activities. Most important is that you will learn how Apache Kafka works and knowing it you will be able much more easier use its features and fix mistakes in the future after you'll finish this course. You can have zero knowledge about Apache Kafka, Java, Node.js or Python. All will be taught from scratch, from basic to advanced features. If you want to get deep knowledge of Apache Kafka this course is for you.

We will start by installing Apache Kafka on your computer, VPS (Virtual Private Server) or Virtual Machine on your computer. You will learn that installation of Apache Kafka is pretty easy - you just need to download archive with executable scripts and run them. Also you will learn and practice how to run multiple brokers on the same computer.

Afterwards we will jump into tons of practice activities and use different Apache Kafka features and built-in scripts. You will launch Zookeeper, multiple Brokers, Console Consumer and Console Producer. Also you will test performance of the Kafka Cluster using built-in utility called Performance Monitor.

In practice sections you will perform multiple practice Apache activities:

Create cluster with multiple brokers
Create topic with multiple partitions spread across different brokers
Create topics with replication factor that allows you to store copy of every message on different brokers for redundancy
Produce messages using built-in Console Producer
Consume messages using built-in Console Consumer
Launch multiple consumers in the same consumer group
Launch Performance Monitor for testing Consumers and Producers performance and speed

You will also learn and practice how to use Apache Kafka API to create your own Consumers and Producers

Create Java Maven project
Launch Producer and Consumer using Java
Launch multiple consumers in the same Consumer Group
Understand and practice difference between "subscribe" and "assign"
Create Node.js project
Launch Producers and Consumers using Node.js
Create Python project
Launch Producers and Consumers using Python

During the course you will need to view and edit text files. For that you will NOT use terminal. Instead you will use GUI application VisualStudio Code. Also all configuration files and project files are available in the GitHub repository. This means that during this course you will also learn how to use :

Git and GitHub
VisualStudio Code

With this course you will get lifetime-long access to more than 100 lectures and tens of practical exercises. After the course you will become a guru of Apache Kafka and will be able easily create custom Apache Kafka Producers and Consumers.

But most important is that you will

You will also get 30-days money-back guarantee. No questions asked.

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What's inside

Learning objectives

Understand how apache kafka works
Create fault-tolerant clusters with topics replication across multiple brokers
Apache kafka architecture
How to create kafka cluster with multiple brokers

Practice to create producers and consumers using built-in console producer and console consumer
Write custom producer and consumer in java
Use python and node to produce and consume messages
Learn components of the apache kafka cluster

Understand how apache kafka works
Create fault-tolerant clusters with topics replication across multiple brokers
Apache kafka architecture
How to create kafka cluster with multiple brokers
Practice to create producers and consumers using built-in console producer and console consumer
Write custom producer and consumer in java
Use python and node to produce and consume messages
Learn components of the apache kafka cluster

Syllabus

Introduction

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Apache Kafka Installation Overview

This lecture I'll briefly overview set-up of Apache Kafka on different computers

Traffic lights

Read about what's good

what should give you pause

and possible dealbreakers

Helps learners develop a deep mastery of Apache Kafka

Essentially practice-based, it offers only the most salient information

Appropriate for beginners, with clear explanations of the subject matter

Teaches core concepts, such as topics, partitions, replication, and consumer groups

Provides real-world examples and use cases

Offers guidance on troubleshooting and debugging common errors

Reviews summary

Practical and complete apache kafka guide

According to learners, "The Complete Apache Kafka Practical Guide" is a highly practical and beginner-friendly course, widely praised for its hands-on approach to Apache Kafka. Students appreciate the clear explanations of core concepts and the inclusion of custom producer and consumer projects across Java, Node.js, and Python. While a few learners encountered initial environment setup challenges or desired more advanced topics for experienced users, the course is consistently recommended for building a solid foundational understanding of Kafka architecture and implementation. Recent reviews highlight the instructor's responsiveness and continuous course updates.

Active instructor support and continuous improvements.

"I appreciated the continuous updates and responsiveness of the instructor in the Q&A."

"The instructor clearly puts effort into keeping the course current and helpful."

"Questions are answered promptly, which shows commitment to learners' success."

Teaches Kafka API in Java, Node.js, and Python.

"The code examples in Java were perfect. I appreciated the coverage of Node.js and Python too."

"The multi-language support is a definite advantage, especially the Python parts."

"Building custom Apache Kafka Producers and Consumers using native Java API, Node.js and Python was great."

Simplifies complex Apache Kafka concepts effectively.

"Excellent course for getting started with Kafka. The instructor explains complex concepts simply."

"I had zero Kafka experience, and now I feel confident in building producers and consumers. The explanations of core concepts were clear."

"This course really simplifies Kafka. The instructor has a unique way of explaining things that stick."

"Truly the best Kafka course for beginners. The explanations are simple and clear, making complex topics easy to grasp."

Focuses on real-world application with code.

"The hands-on labs were incredibly helpful, especially setting up multi-broker clusters."

"The course is very practical, as promised. I feel confident in building producers and consumers."

"I've tried other Kafka courses, but this one truly delivers on the 'practical' aspect. Learning by doing is key here."

"I learned so much about Kafka's internals and how to apply them. The multi-language examples are a huge bonus."

Occasional difficulties with initial setup.

"Setup on Windows was a bit tricky, but the instructor provides good guidance."

"I struggled with some of the environment setup and wish there was more troubleshooting advice."

"Some parts required careful attention to detail during setup, but it was manageable."

Excellent for basics but lacks advanced strategies.

"Could use a bit more on advanced topics or real-world deployment strategies."

"Good for absolute beginners, but if you have some experience, it might feel slow."

"The course covers the basics well, but I was looking for more advanced patterns and optimizations."

"Not as 'complete' as advertised for advanced use cases. Good for very basic intro only."

Activities

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Review Java programming basics

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Reviewing Java programming basics will help you refresh your knowledge of the language and prepare you for the coding exercises in this course.

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Go through online tutorials or documentation
Practice writing simple Java programs

Review basic data structures and algorithms

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Reviewing basic data structures and algorithms will refresh your knowledge of these essential concepts and prepare you for the more advanced topics covered in this course.

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Go through online tutorials or documentation
Solve practice problems

Organize your course notes and materials

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Keeping your course notes and materials organized will help you stay on track and easily find the information you need.

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Create a dedicated folder for your course materials
File your notes, assignments, and other materials

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Install and configure Apache Kafka on your local machine

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Getting Apache Kafka up and running on your local machine will allow you to practice the core features of Kafka and experiment with different configurations.

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Download the Apache Kafka distribution
Extract the distribution and set the environment variables
Start the Zookeeper server
Start the Kafka broker
Create a topic and produce and consume messages

Join a Kafka study group or community

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Joining a Kafka study group or community will provide you with opportunities to connect with other Kafka users, ask questions, and share knowledge.

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Search for Kafka study groups or communities online
Join a group or community that aligns with your interests
Participate in discussions and ask questions

Build a Kafka producer and consumer using Java

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Building a Kafka producer and consumer from scratch will help you understand the inner workings of Kafka and how to use its APIs.

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Create a new Java project
Add the necessary Kafka dependencies
Create a Kafka producer
Create a Kafka consumer
Produce and consume messages

Write a blog post or article about Apache Kafka

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Writing a blog post or article about Apache Kafka will help you solidify your understanding of the technology and share your knowledge with others.

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Choose a topic related to Apache Kafka
Research the topic and gather information
Write the blog post or article
Publish your content

Contribute to the Apache Kafka project

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Contributing to the Apache Kafka project will give you hands-on experience with Kafka's codebase, development process, and community.

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Find a project or issue to work on
Set up your development environment
Implement your changes
Submit a pull request
Review feedback and make revisions

Develop a data pipeline using Kafka

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Building a data pipeline using Kafka will allow you to apply your Kafka skills to a real-world scenario and demonstrate your understanding of data engineering concepts.

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