Kafka Connect Tutorials - Kafka Connect 101
Dive into an eight-part video course on Kafka Connect, a crucial component of Apache Kafka®. Explore fundamental concepts, functionality, key features, and practical applications of Kafka Connect alongside core Producer/Consumer APIs and Kafka Streams. Learn how to integrate systems with Kafka efficiently, focusing on low-latency, simplicity, and scalability. Gain hands-on experience with connectors, sinks, and sources through practical examples. Master configuration techniques, deployment strategies, and Docker container usage. Develop troubleshooting skills for common issues and understand error handling mechanisms, including dead letter queues. Explore the REST API, metrics, and monitoring capabilities with Confluent. Led by Tim Berglund, Senior Director of Developer Advocacy at Confluent, this comprehensive tutorial equips you with essential knowledge to leverage Kafka Connect effectively in your data integration projects.