Which Kafka capability allows a system to react immediately to incoming sales data for live analytics?
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Kafka - Basics and Event Streaming
Which Kafka capability allows a system to react immediately to incoming sales data for live analytics?
AKafka Connect for batch data import
BKafka Streams for real-time data processing
CKafka MirrorMaker for data replication
DKafka Schema Registry for schema validation
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify the need for real-time processing
Real-time dashboards require immediate processing of streaming data.
Step 2: Understand Kafka features
Kafka Streams is designed for real-time stream processing and analytics.
Step 3: Evaluate other options
Kafka Connect is for batch imports, MirrorMaker for replication, and Schema Registry for schema management, none directly support real-time processing.
Final Answer:
Kafka Streams for real-time data processing -> Option B
Quick Check:
Real-time processing needs Kafka Streams [OK]
Quick Trick:Real-time analytics? Use Kafka Streams [OK]
Common Mistakes:
Confusing Kafka Connect with real-time processing
Assuming MirrorMaker handles analytics
Thinking Schema Registry processes data streams
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