Apache Kafka for Developers Training Course

Introduction

• Overview of Apache Kafka
• Introduction to event streaming and real-time data processing for government
• Overview of Apache Kafka and its key features for government applications
• Use cases and benefits of Kafka in modern application development for government

Understanding Kafka Architecture and Core Concepts

• Kafka architecture: brokers, topics, partitions, and replicas for government systems
• Producers and consumers: publishing and consuming messages in government applications
• Understanding the role of ZooKeeper in Kafka for government operations

Kafka Topics and Partitions

• Topic creation and configuration for government use cases
• Understanding partitions and their implications for government data streams
• Replication and fault-tolerance in Kafka for government systems

Kafka Producers

• Creating Kafka producers using various programming languages for government applications
• Message serialization and serialization techniques for government data
• Producer configurations and best practices for government use

Kafka Consumers

• Developing Kafka consumers using different programming languages for government systems
• Configuring consumer groups and offsets for government applications
• Strategies for message processing and delivery guarantees in government contexts

Integrating Kafka with External Systems using Kafka Connect

• Overview of Kafka Connect and its connectors for government data integration
• Configuring and using Kafka Connect for data integration in government applications
• Integrating Kafka with external systems for government operations

Writing Streaming Applications with Kafka Streams & ksqlDB

• Introduction to Kafka Streams and its stream processing capabilities for government
• Developing stream processing applications with Kafka Streams for government use
• Using ksqlDB for real-time data processing and analytics in government systems

Integrating a Kafka Client Application with Confluent Cloud

• Overview of Confluent Cloud and its features for government
• Configuring and connecting a Kafka client application with Confluent Cloud for government use

Kafka Security

• Introduction to Kafka security features for government applications
• Configuring SSL/TLS for secure communication in government systems
• Authentication and authorization mechanisms in Kafka for government operations

Monitoring and Operations

• Monitoring Kafka using metrics and tools for government applications
• Managing Kafka clusters and resources for government use
• Troubleshooting common issues and performance tuning for government systems

Best Practices and Real-world Use Cases

• Best practices for designing Kafka-based applications for government
• Case studies and examples of Kafka implementations in various industries, including government
• Best practices for building scalable and fault-tolerant Kafka architectures for government operations

Summary and Next Steps