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What is the main purpose of a Kafka Streams topology?

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Kafka - Streams
What is the main purpose of a Kafka Streams topology?
ATo define the processing logic and data flow of streams
BTo store messages permanently in Kafka topics
CTo configure Kafka brokers for cluster management
DTo monitor Kafka consumer lag in real-time
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Kafka Streams topology role

    A topology defines how data flows and is processed in Kafka Streams applications.

  2. Step 2: Differentiate from other Kafka components

    Storing messages, configuring brokers, and monitoring lag are not topology roles.

  3. Final Answer:

    To define the processing logic and data flow of streams -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Topology purpose = Define processing logic [OK]
Quick Trick: Topology = data flow and processing plan [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing topology with Kafka broker configuration
  • Thinking topology stores data permanently
  • Mixing topology with monitoring tools

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