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Kafka Microservices with Spring Boot, Docker and AI Specialization

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Kafka Microservices with Spring Boot, Docker and AI Specialization

Kafka MicroServices with AI.

Build scalable, cloud-native microservices with AI-driven development.

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3 course series

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Intermediate level

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4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Design and implement Kafka-based microservices with Spring Boot.
Apply AI-assisted development techniques to enhance productivity and code quality.
Deploy and manage resilient Kafka microservices in cloud-native environments using Docker and Kubernetes.

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Specialization - 3 course series

This specialization provides a structured learning path for developers seeking to master Kafka microservices using Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, and AI tools. The first course in the path, Foundations of Kafka Microservices and AI-Driven Development, establishes a strong base in Kafka architecture, environment setup, and AI's role in modern software development. The next stage, Building and Testing Kafka Microservices with Spring Boot and AI, advances learners through practical implementation, testing, and API documentation. The final course, Advanced Kafka Microservices: Reliability, Transactions, and Cloud-Native Deployment, equips learners with the skills to deploy and manage production-grade microservices in cloud environments. Together, these courses guide learners from foundational knowledge to advanced deployment techniques, all while integrating AI tools to enhance productivity and system reliability.

This specialization is based on the course, Kafka MicroServices with Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes, AI, by Dilip Sundarraj.

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Applied practice activities integrated throughout the courses provide structured opportunities for learners to apply key concepts and methods in realistic contexts. Through guided analysis, reflection, and skill application, participants engage with authentic challenges aligned to the subject matter and develop practical competence in solving domain-relevant problems.

Foundations of Kafka Microservices and AI-Driven Development

Course 1, 6 hours

What you'll learn

Build Kafka producers and consumers with Spring Boot
Implement transactions and exactly-once semantics
Deploy microservices using Docker and Kubernetes

Building & Testing Kafka Microservices with Spring Boot & AI

Course 2, 12 hours

What you'll learn

Build Kafka producers and consumers with Spring Boot
Implement transactions and exactly-once semantics
Deploy microservices using Docker and Kubernetes

Advanced Kafka: Reliability, Transactions & Cloud Deployment

Course 3, 10 hours

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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