Kafka with KRaft: A Beginner’s Journey to Simplifying Cluster Management

Embark on a journey with me as we explore Kafka KRaft, the new approach to managing Kafka clusters without Zookeeper. In this session, we’ll start with the basics of KRaft and its benefits, compare it to Zookeeper, and understand how KRaft can improve Kafka’s scalability and performance. I'll share insights on migrating from Zookeeper to KRaft, including beginner-friendly best practices and common challenges. Whether you're new to Kafka or looking to simplify your deployments, this talk will provide a hands-on perspective on getting started with KRaft.