Learn how to use the @KafkaListener annotation to handle Kafka messages in batches.

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The post discusses handling Kafka messages in batches using the @KafkaListener annotation from the Spring Kafka library. It covers the advantages of batch processing, such as increased system efficiency and fault tolerance, and presents a use case involving an IT infrastructure's KPIs. The article demonstrates the implementation of a basic listener and a batch-processing listener, explaining the configuration details and differences between the two approaches.

Consuming Messages in Batch in Kafka Using @KafkaListener

3. Batch Processing by Using @KafkaListener Annotation