This post discusses the challenges of load balancing in Apache Kafka and presents solutions, such as lag-aware producers and consumers, to address these challenges.
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How We Solve Load Balancing Challenges in Apache KafkaBackground StoryOverprovisioning ProblemStatic Balancing SolutionsLag-Aware: Act responsivelyLag-aware ProducerAlgorithmsResults of Lag-aware producersLag-aware ConsumerCluster-Level Load BalancingConclusionSort: