Kafka (Apache Kafka)

Apache Kafka is a distributed streaming platform that enables real-time data exchange between systems. Think of it as a highly efficient messaging service where data producers publish information to topics, and consumers subscribe to these topics to receive data instantly. Kafka is designed for high throughput, fault tolerance, and scalability, making it ideal for applications that require continuous, reliable data flow—such as monitoring systems, data pipelines, and real-time analytics. It ensures data is handled smoothly and persistently, allowing organizations to process and analyze information quickly and effectively across large and complex environments.