How can I improve Kafka performance?

How can I improve Kafka performance?

To improve Kafka performance, consider optimizing your producer and consumer configurations, increasing the number of partitions, and ensuring proper hardware resources.

What configurations should I adjust for producers?

For producers, you can adjust the batch size, linger time, and compression type to enhance throughput and reduce latency.

Is there a recommended number of partitions?

Yes, a good rule of thumb is to have at least as many partitions as the number of consumers to maximize parallelism.

How does replication factor affect performance?

A higher replication factor increases data durability but can impact performance due to the additional overhead in writing data.

What monitoring tools can I use for Kafka?

You can use tools like Kafka Manager, Confluent Control Center, or Prometheus with Grafana for monitoring Kafka performance.