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Back-to-school season brings the promise of learning new concepts, connecting with peers, and finding inspiration. For those of us in the world of tech, there’s always something new to learn. […]

What is KRaft, and how does it work? Apache Kafka® Raft (KRaft) is the consensus protocol that was introduced to remove Apache Kafka’s dependency on ZooKeeper™ for metadata management. This […]

Networking is a core technology skill set that affects practitioners at all levels and parts of a business, from developers and users who often benefit from learning foundational networking concepts […]

    “Potential buyers know they can trust these insights when researching and selecting software because they’re rooted in vetted, verified, and authentic reviews.” — Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer, […]

Before I came to Confluent, I worked 30 years at various companies with different cultures. I’ve had the chance to learn what works and what doesn’t. So when I started […]

The largest companies in the world use Apache Kafka® for their real-time streaming data pipelines and applications. Kafka is the basis for the real-time fraud text alerts from your bank […]

Wildlife monitoring is critical for keeping track of population changes of vulnerable animals. As part of the Confluent Hackathon ʼ22, I was inspired to investigate if a streaming platform could […]

If you are new to Apache Kafka®, this article is a great way to help you kick-start your first Kafka project and set your data in motion. The best way […]

Whether it’s ordering shoes online, depositing a check through a banking app, or reserving a ride-share to the airport, customers today expect transactions to be fast and seamless. To make […]

Serverless stream processing with Apache Kafka® is a powerful yet often underutilized field. Microsoft’s Azure Functions, in combination with ksqlDB and Confluent’s sink connector, provide a powerful and easy-to-use set […]

For many companies, the journey to the cloud started as a way to take advantage of the cost savings, speed, and scale of cloud computing. You may have already started […]

Today, Confluent is happy to announce the launch of our Confluent Cloud Reseller Program. Our Cloud Reseller Program aims to give AWS customers the tools to simplify the procurement of […]

Back in 2020, so many folks picked up pandemic hobbies—things they could throw themselves into at full force while they were restricted by lockdowns. I chose houseplants. Prior to the […]

The worlds of data integration and data pipelines are changing in ways that are highly reminiscent of the profound changes I witnessed in application and service development over the last twenty years.