Learners will build, analyze, and implement real-time data pipelines; produce and consume streaming data; and apply aggregation logic to identify top trending songs using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark. This hands-on course equips learners with practical skills in streaming architecture, data ingestion, transformation logic, and end-to-end pipeline execution.

Master Real-Time Streaming with Kafka & Spark

Master Real-Time Streaming with Kafka & Spark
This course is part of Apache Avro & Kafka Data Engineering Projects Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by Xavier School of Management, XLRI
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What you'll learn
Build real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark for streaming ingestion and processing.
Implement aggregation and transformation logic to analyze continuous event streams in Scala.
Design and execute end-to-end streaming projects that mirror real-world data engineering workflows.
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There are 2 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of real-time data streaming using Apache Kafka and Apache Spark. It covers project setup, environment configuration, IDE preparation, and the foundational Scala structures needed to build a streaming analytics pipeline. Learners gain clarity on how data flows through the system and begin constructing the core components required for identifying top trending songs.
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5 videos4 assignments
This module guides learners through implementing, testing, and executing the complete Kafka–Spark streaming workflow. It covers producing real-time data, validating streaming output, writing processed results back to Kafka, and applying practical execution tips to ensure pipeline reliability. By the end, learners will be able to operationalize a fully functional data-streaming solution for ranking top trending songs.
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