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Which of the following best describes the function of the KafkaProducer class in Java?

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Kafka - with Java/Python
Which of the following best describes the function of the KafkaProducer class in Java?
AIt manages Kafka cluster configurations.
BIt consumes messages from Kafka topics.
CIt sends records to Kafka topics asynchronously or synchronously.
DIt monitors Kafka broker health.
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand KafkaProducer role

    The KafkaProducer class is designed to publish records to Kafka topics.
  2. Step 2: Differentiate from consumer

    Consuming messages is handled by KafkaConsumer, not KafkaProducer.
  3. Step 3: Exclude unrelated roles

    Managing cluster configs or monitoring brokers is outside KafkaProducer's scope.
  4. Final Answer:

    It sends records to Kafka topics asynchronously or synchronously. -> Option C
  5. Quick Check:

    Producer sends messages, consumer reads them. [OK]
Quick Trick: Producer sends data; consumer reads data. [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing producer with consumer
  • Assuming producer manages Kafka cluster
  • Thinking producer monitors broker health

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