Apache Kafka

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Apache Kafka is an open-source stream processing platform designed for handling real-time data feeds. It is characterized by its high throughput, scalability, and durability, making it suitable for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications. Kafka allows for the publishing, subscribing, storing, and processing of streams of records in a fault-tolerant manner. Common use cases include log aggregation, real-time analytics, and event sourcing, making it a popular choice for businesses needing to process large volumes of data efficiently.