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In Kafka Streams, what is the primary function of the map operation?

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Kafka - Streams
In Kafka Streams, what is the primary function of the map operation?
ATo aggregate records by key.
BTo filter out records that do not meet a condition.
CTo join two streams based on their keys.
DTo transform each record into a new record with potentially different key and value.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand map operation

    The map method applies a transformation function to each record.
  2. Step 2: Result of map

    It produces a new record which can have a different key and/or value.
  3. Final Answer:

    To transform each record into a new record with potentially different key and value. -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Map transforms records individually [OK]
Quick Trick: Map changes records, filter removes them [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing map with filter which removes records
  • Assuming map only changes values but not keys

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