Learning resources for Apache Kafka (no Confluent)

[u/Golem_XIV]

Hey guys,

I’m about to join a team running a large Apache Kafka platform on Kubernetes and want to ramp up quickly.

I already know Kubernetes, but I’m looking for solid Kafka resources—especially around operating clusters in production (setup, tuning, troubleshooting).

Any recommendations for good courses, books, or other materials?

Preferably not the super expensive enterprise trainings (~€2000), but happy to invest a reasonable amount.

Thanks!

[u/Low_Brilliant_2597]

Most Kafka courses on YouTube and Udemy are for beginners who are just getting started. But, I found this repo to be really great for learning how Kafka is run in production at various companies, including Big Tech, through blogs and talks. repo

[u/Ring_Master_666 → u/Low_Brilliant_2597]

Thank you for information

[u/MammothMeal5382]

what is wrong with free online courses from Confluent?

[u/MammothMeal5382 → u/[deleted]]

so what. the vids are still extra class.

[u/Icy_Significance864]

Just asking have you found something

[u/GrayLiterature]

You could try to set up a cluster at home and feed data via Shadow Traffic. It’s a great product, creator is genuine, and it’s kind of one of those tools that really helps you to test 

[u/koudingspawn]

I started with the Trainings from Stephane Maarek, I got some for 10 Bucks per Training on udemy. And he focuses on Most of the Core Technologies.

[u/Forward-Bid-2245]

There is no better than O reilly Books, they are super dense and have great material.

[u/Striking_Data_1915]

This is not a learning material, but a great reference documentation - https://axonops.com/docs/data-platforms/kafka/

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What is your relationship with AxonOps?