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What is the main purpose of a Python Kafka consumer?

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Kafka - with Java/Python

What is the main purpose of a Python Kafka consumer?

ATo create Kafka topics automatically
BTo send messages to Kafka topics
CTo read messages from Kafka topics and process them in Python
DTo monitor Kafka server health
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Kafka consumer role

    A Kafka consumer reads data from Kafka topics to use in applications.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from producer

    Producers send messages, consumers read them. Monitoring and topic creation are separate tasks.

  3. Final Answer:

    To read messages from Kafka topics and process them in Python -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Consumer = reads messages [OK]
Quick Trick: Consumers read, producers write messages in Kafka [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing consumer with producer
  • Thinking consumer creates topics
  • Assuming consumer monitors server

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