Best of LinkedIn — August 2024

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    How Did LinkedIn Handle 7 Trillion Messages Daily With Apache Kafka?

    LinkedIn uses Apache Kafka to manage and process up to 7 trillion messages daily. They achieve reliability and scalability through a multi-tiered Kafka deployment across multiple data centers, leveraging local and aggregate clusters. LinkedIn ensures message completeness with an internal auditing tool that tracks sent and consumed messages. They maintain a close relationship with the open-source Kafka community by regularly integrating features and patches from their internal branches into the upstream Kafka branch.

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    Job Hunting Madness: Why can't I find a job?

    The job market in 2024 is extremely competitive, with many applicants facing rejections and long application processes. Factors contributing to this include companies searching for 'unicorn' candidates, a saturated market, layoffs, and advancements in AI. Enhancing LinkedIn profiles, optimizing resumes, and considering freelance work are recommended strategies for job seekers. Despite the tough conditions, persistence and adaptation are key.

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