Apache Kafka 4.1.0 introduces Queues in preview, a new Streams Rebalance Protocol in early access, and OAuth jwt-bearer grant type support. Key improvements include enhanced consumer group handling, better transaction error handling, plugin metrics registration, and Connect support for multiple connector versions. The release focuses on making Kafka more robust and easier to manage in production environments.
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