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Attention, Data Streaming Engineers! In a world where speed is everything, choosing the proper stream processing framework is crucial.
Want to supercharge your apps with real-time data processing? Should you opt for the streamlined Kafka Streams, a lightweight library for building streaming applications, or the feature-rich Apache Flink, a powerful and flexible stream processing framework?
Viktor Gamov, a principal developer advocate at Confluent with extensive experience in stream processing, will walk you through the nuts and bolts of these two leading technologies. Through live coding and practical examples, we'll cover:
• Mastering State Management: Discover how each framework handles stateful computations and pick up optimization tips.
• Fault Tolerance in Practice: See how Kafka Streams and Flink keep your applications running smoothly, even when things go wrong.
• Scalability Showdown: Find out which tool scales better under heavy loads and complex tasks.
• Integration Insights: Learn how to seamlessly fit these frameworks into your existing setup to boost productivity.
We'll explore scenarios showcasing each option’s strengths and weaknesses, giving you the tools to choose the best fit for your next project. Whether you're into microservices, event-driven systems, or big data streaming, this talk is packed with practical knowledge that you can immediately apply to your projects, improving performance and efficiency.
Viktor Gamov
Confluent
Viktor Gamov is a Principal Developer Advocate at Confluent, founded by the original creators of Apache Kafka®. With a rich background in implementing and advocating for distributed systems and cloud-native architectures, Viktor excels in open-source technologies. He is passionate about assisting architects, developers, and operators in crafting systems that are not only low in latency and scalable but also highly available.
As a Java Champion and an esteemed speaker, Viktor is known for his insightful presentations at top industry events like JavaOne, Devoxx, Kafka Summit, and QCon. His expertise spans distributed systems, real-time data streaming, JVM, and DevOps. Viktor has co-authored “Enterprise Web Development” and “Apache Kafka® in Action”. Follow Viktor on X - @gamussa to stay updated with Viktor’s latest thoughts on technology, his gym and food adventures, and insights into open-source and developer advocacy.