Developing a Bespoke Kafka Client - Against the Grain

Explore the journey of developing a custom Kafka client in this conference talk from Code BEAM Europe 2023. Discover how Saša Jurić and his team tackled the challenge of creating a bespoke solution when existing libraries in the BEAM ecosystem fell short of their needs. Learn about the unconventional approaches they employed to overcome time constraints and resource limitations. Gain insights into problem-solving strategies and innovative thinking in software development as Jurić shares how they navigated a tricky situation by making atypical choices. This 37-minute presentation offers valuable lessons for developers facing similar challenges in creating tailored solutions for complex systems.