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Real-Time Data Processing with Node.js, TypeScript, and Apache Kafka
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8 min readOct 8, 2024

Imagine orchestrating a symphony where each instrument plays in perfect harmony, even though they’re scattered across the globe. Sounds impossible? Not with the right tools! Like Kafka Hibino from the anime “Kaiju №8” discovers his hidden abilities to combat colossal monsters, we’re about to unlock the secrets of real-time data processing using Node.js, TypeScript, and Apache Kafka.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What is the Pub/Sub Model?
- Apache Kafka 101
- Why Apache Kafka?
- Understanding Kafka Fundamentals
3.1 Topics and Partitions
3.2 Brokers and Clusters
3.3 Producers and Consumers - Choosing the Right NPM Library for Kafka
- Setting Up Kafka Locally
5.1 Installation on Windows
5.2 Installation on Linux
5.3 Installation on macOS - Integrating Kafka with Node.js and TypeScript
6.1 Installing dependencies
6.2 Configuring TypeScript - Producing Streams of Data
- Consuming Streams of Data
- Handling Backpressure and Flow Control
- Designing for Scalability and Fault Tolerance
- Hosting Kafka on Remote…