[Solved] What does increasing the batch.size setting in Kafka producer configuration primarily affect? — Ans: The number of bytes sent in one request to the broker | Kafka

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What does increasing the batch.size setting in Kafka producer configuration primarily affect?

AThe number of bytes sent in one request to the broker

BThe number of partitions a topic has

CThe compression algorithm used for messages

DThe timeout for message delivery

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand batch.size meaning
The batch.size controls how many bytes the producer will try to batch together before sending to the broker.
Step 2: Identify what batch.size affects
Increasing batch.size means more data is sent in one request, improving throughput but possibly increasing latency.
Final Answer:
The number of bytes sent in one request to the broker -> Option A
Quick Check:
batch.size = bytes per request [OK]

Quick Trick: Batch size controls bytes per request, not partitions or compression [OK]

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