Kafka

Apache Kafka is a distributed data streaming platform that allows different systems to send, receive, and process real-time data efficiently. Think of it as a high-volume message queue or hub where data producers (like apps or sensors) send messages, and consumers (like analytics or databases) read these messages. Kafka ensures data is stored reliably, quickly, and in an organized way, even as the volume grows. It is widely used for building real-time data pipelines, monitoring, and event-driven applications, helping organizations respond instantly to information as it happens.