What is the main difference between auto-commit and manual commit in Kafka consumer offset management?

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Kafka - Consumers

AAuto-commit requires manual calls to commit offsets, manual commit commits automatically.

BAuto-commit disables offset tracking, manual commit enables it.

CAuto-commit commits offsets automatically at intervals, manual commit requires explicit commit calls.

DAuto-commit commits offsets only after consumer shutdown, manual commit commits continuously.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand auto-commit behavior
Auto-commit commits offsets automatically at regular intervals without user intervention.
Step 2: Understand manual commit behavior
Manual commit requires the consumer to explicitly call commit() after processing messages.
Final Answer:
Auto-commit commits offsets automatically at intervals, manual commit requires explicit commit calls. -> Option C
Quick Check:
Auto-commit = automatic, Manual commit = explicit call [OK]

Quick Trick: Auto-commit is automatic; manual commit needs your call [OK]

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