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What is the primary purpose of the Kafka Consumer API?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Kafka - Consumers
What is the primary purpose of the Kafka Consumer API?
ATo send messages to Kafka topics
BTo delete Kafka topics
CTo create Kafka topics
DTo read messages from Kafka topics
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Kafka Consumer API role

    The Consumer API is designed to read or consume messages from Kafka topics.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from Producer API

    The Producer API sends messages, while Consumer API reads them.

  3. Final Answer:

    To read messages from Kafka topics -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Consumer API = Read messages [OK]
Quick Trick: Consumer API reads messages, Producer API sends messages [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing Consumer API with Producer API
  • Thinking Consumer API creates or deletes topics
  • Mixing up reading and writing operations

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