Apache Kafka - Real-time Stream Processing (Master Class) - Kafka Producer Internals

The video tutorial provides an in-depth look at Kafka producer APIs, focusing on message packaging, serialization, partitioning, and timestamping. It explains the importance of serializers and partitioners, including default and custom options. The tutorial also covers buffering, the role of the IO thread, and error handling in Kafka. Key concepts such as message key usage, partitioning strategies, and timestamping methods are discussed, providing a comprehensive understanding of Kafka producer internals.

What is the significance of the timestamp in a Kafka producer record?

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What are the two types of message timestamping mechanisms in Kafka?

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What happens if the records are posted faster than they can be transmitted to the server?

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How can you control the number of retries for sending messages in Kafka?

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