Kafka helps you build durable, fault-tolerant, and scalable data pipelines. In this article, we will understand what Kafka pub-sub is, how it helps, and how to start using it in your Node.js API.
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What is pub-sub?A brief introduction to KafkaOver 200k developers use LogRocket to create better digital experiencesSetting up our Node.js projectInstalling KafkaCreating a Kafka topicSetting up Kafka brokersWriting our first producerConfiguring your Kafka consumerKafka consumer customization optionsWhy is Kafka pub-sub better than using HTTP requests?What happens after consumption?Real-world applications of KafkaConclusion200’s only Monitor failed and slow network requests in productionSort: