Gain a solid foundation in Kafka architecture, core concepts, and AI-driven development practices while preparing your environment for building modern microservices. Explore Kafka's distributed systems, set up local clusters, and discover how AI tools are transforming software engineering.

This course introduces learners to the essential concepts of Apache Kafka, including topics, partitions, brokers, producer and consumer APIs, and distributed streaming systems. You will set up your development environment with Docker and IntelliJ, and learn how to run Kafka locally. The course also explores the impact of AI on software development, comparing traditional and AI-assisted coding approaches. By the end, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to begin building robust Kafka-based microservices. Combine clear theoretical explanations with practical demonstrations to build a strong conceptual and technical foundation. Real-world examples and AI-driven insights guide you through the initial setup and core principles of Kafka microservices development. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on Kafka MicroServices with Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, AI, by Dilip Sundarraj. Copyright © 2020 Dilip Sundarraj All rights reserved. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embedded in critical articles or reviews. Packt is one of the world's most prolific publishers of cutting-edge technical content. For over two decades we've made it our mission to curate and publish the knowledge of only the very best technical experts. We focus on real-world courses that help our customers get the job done, with coverage that extends across a wide range of established and cutting-edge technical topics. If you're an individual or an organisation that embraces learning by doing, Packt is the perfect fit for you.