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Episode 17Data & InfrastructureFREE
Apache Kafka Architecture
3:42 · Alex & Sam
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Show Notes
Kafka is the backbone of modern data infrastructure. Sam and Alex break down topics, partitions, consumer groups, the log-based storage model, and why Kafka's ordering guarantees matter.
Key Takeaways
- Sam and Alex break down topics, partitions, consumer groups, the log-based storage model, and why Kafka's ordering guarantees matter.
- Core concepts covered: Kafka, Streaming, Partitions, and 2 more.
- Key trade-offs and design decisions you can apply to your own system design interviews.
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