Course Outline
Introduction to Apache Kafka for Government
- What is Kafka and why use it in government applications?
- Core components: Topics, Partitions, Producers, Consumers, Brokers
- Understanding Kafka’s publish-subscribe model for efficient data distribution
- Use cases of Kafka in real-world government applications
Setting Up a Kafka Development Environment for Government
- Installing and configuring Kafka and ZooKeeper to meet government standards
- Kafka CLI tools for topic management in government systems
- Configuring Kafka for high availability to ensure continuous service delivery
Kafka Producers and Consumers for Government
- Creating Kafka Producers in Java for government applications
- Producing messages with keys, partitions, and acknowledgments to enhance data integrity
- Creating Kafka Consumers in Java for robust data processing in government workflows
- Consumer groups and offset management for efficient data consumption in government systems
Working with Kafka Streams for Government
- Introduction to Kafka Streams API for real-time data processing in government environments
- Processing real-time data streams to support timely decision-making in government operations
- Stateful vs. stateless processing for optimized performance in government applications
- Windowing, joins, and aggregations for advanced data analysis in government systems
Ensuring Reliability and Performance for Government Kafka Deployments
- Kafka replication and fault tolerance to ensure data availability in government operations
- Optimizing producer and consumer configurations for maximum efficiency in government workflows
- Monitoring Kafka performance to maintain high service levels in government applications
Kafka Security and Authentication for Government
- Enabling SSL/TLS encryption to protect sensitive government data
- Configuring authentication with SASL to secure access to government systems
- Role-based access control with Kafka ACLs to enforce strict security policies in government environments
Integrating Kafka with Other Systems for Government Applications
- Using Kafka Connect to integrate with databases for seamless data flow in government operations
- Connecting Kafka with Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, and other data sources to enhance data management in government systems
- Building event-driven microservices with Kafka to support agile development in government projects
Summary and Next Steps for Government Implementations
Requirements
- An understanding of core Java programming for government
- Basic knowledge of distributed systems and messaging systems
- Familiarity with software development tools such as Maven or Gradle
Audience
- Java developers looking to integrate Kafka into their applications for government use
- Software engineers working with event-driven architectures in the public sector
- Developers interested in learning Kafka as a distributed messaging system for government projects
Testimonials (5)
interactive approach of the teacher, not a straight story but acting on the questions from the audience.
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The labs and the slides combine well with Jorge's knowledge and love for Kafka.
Willem - BMW SA
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very interactive...
Richard Langford
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Sufficient hands on, trainer is knowledgable
Chris Tan
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Grate skills, examples, very good exercises
