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.
Overview
Syllabus
Kafka Connect 101 Course Trailer | Confluent Developer.
Kafka Connect 101: Introduction to Connectors, Sinks, and Sources with Examples.
Kafka Connect 101: Getting Started with Kafka Connect (Hands On).
Kafka Connect 101: Configuration, Connectors, Converters, and Transforms.
Kafka Connect 101: Deployment.
Kafka Connect 101: Running Kafka Connect in Docker Containers.
Kafka Connect 101: Troubleshooting Common Issues and How to Debug Them.
Kafka Connect 101: Error Handling and Dead Letter Queues.
Kafka Connect 101: REST API.
Kafka Connect 101: Metrics and Monitoring with Confluent.
Taught by
Confluent
