(Course author here)
If you are looking for resources on how to implement Apache Kafka in production, you may be interested in the Mastering Path to Production for Data Streaming Systems with Apache Kafka course, recently published on Confluent Developer:
https://cnfl.io/data-streaming-systems
This course is designed to cover everything you need to know about transitioning your real-time stream processing system from proof-of-concept to production. Covering topics, including how to:
- Gather data requirements to build data streaming apps that meet your needs
- Design the streaming platform with the right capabilities
- Plan for business continuity
- Automate all changes in production
- Operate your platform
- Productionize your streaming applications
I’ve also created two super interesting hands-on exercises, so try them out:
- Exercise 1: Build a staging and production data streaming platform with Terraform and a PR-based promotion mechanism.
- Exercise 2: Create a GitOps system to automate the deployment of Kafka streaming applications in Kubernetes with CNCF Flux
Last but not least, there’s also a cheat sheet PDF to check your readiness!
Check out the resources if you are interested and I look forward to hearing your feedback. Happy coding!
Gilles Philippart, Software Practice Lead, Confluent