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Kafka Use Cases
Data Streaming
Kafka can stream data in real time from various sources, such as sensors, applications, and databases. This data can then be processed and analyzed in real-time or stored for later analysis.
Log Aggregation
Kafka can be used to aggregate logs from various sources. This can help improve system logs’ visibility and facilitate troubleshooting.
Message Queuing
Kafka can decouple applications and services as a message queue. This can help to improve the scalability and performance of applications.
Web Activity Tracking
Kafka can track web activity in real-time. This data can then be used to analyze user behavior and improve the user experience.
Data replication
Kafka can be used to replicate data between different systems. This can help to ensure that data is always available and that it is consistent across systems.