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Advanced Kafka: Reliability, Transactions & Cloud Deployment

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Advanced Kafka: Reliability, Transactions & Cloud Deployment

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build Kafka producers and consumers with Spring Boot

  • Implement transactions and exactly-once semantics

  • Deploy microservices using Docker and Kubernetes

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November 2026

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9 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Kafka Microservices with Spring Boot, Docker and AI Specialization
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There are 8 modules in this course

This module explores critical aspects of Kafka producer configuration and error handling, including message reliability, retry mechanisms, and producer timeouts. Learners will gain practical knowledge on implementing robust error-handling strategies to ensure reliable message delivery in real-world scenarios.

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7 videos1 reading1 assignment

This module covers designing and implementing robust error-handling strategies for Kafka consumers, including retry mechanisms, exception classification, and recovery techniques. Learners will explore how to configure and test resilient consumer applications that manage failures effectively. By the end, learners will be equipped to build fault-tolerant systems using Spring Kafka.

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12 videos1 assignment

This module explores key timing configurations in Kafka consumers, including broker-side settings, fetch timing, and connection timeouts. Learners will gain an understanding of how these settings impact performance, stability, and efficiency in real-time data processing.

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3 videos1 assignment

This module explores how Kafka transactions ensure data consistency and reliability by enabling exactly-once processing. Learners will gain practical skills in implementing and managing transactions in both producer and consumer contexts. The content covers key strategies for integrating transactional behavior into real-world applications.

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6 videos1 assignment

This module explores the implementation of health checks and monitoring in Kafka-based applications using SpringBoot Actuator. Learners will gain skills in configuring health endpoints, testing Kafka readiness indicators, and improving service reliability through effective monitoring techniques.

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4 videos1 assignment

This module teaches learners how to package and run Java applications as executable JAR files, including configuring applications with environment variables for different environments. It covers practical steps for building and launching both producer and consumer applications, enhancing skills in Java deployment and configuration.

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3 videos1 assignment

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of containers and Docker, covering how to build, run, and manage Docker images. It explores the benefits of containerization in software deployment and provides hands-on experience with creating and publishing images. Learners will gain practical skills in using Docker for application development and environment management.

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7 videos1 assignment

This module covers the fundamentals of deploying and managing Spring Boot applications on Kubernetes. Learners will gain hands-on experience with Kubernetes concepts, including cluster setup, resource management, and application scaling. The module emphasizes practical skills for configuring and securing containerized applications in a cloud-native environment.

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15 videos1 reading2 assignments

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