Spring Boot with Kafka, Kafka UI and Docker example

Overview This blog will guide you through setting up a complete Kafka environment using Spring Boot, Docker, and Kafka UI. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a fully functional Kafka-based application running in Docker containers, complete…

Guide: Designing Data-Intensive Applications

Designing data-intensive applications is a complex and rewarding challenge, requiring a deep understanding of various technologies and architectural principles. As data continues to grow in volume, velocity, and variety, building robust, scalable…

When to use Kafka

Why Kafka? Databases have low throughput, which means they struggle with high numbers of read/write operations per second (ops). This can lead to imminent crashes under heavy loads. For example, consider building a service like Uber. A customer needs…

SOLID Design Principles

SOLID is one of the most popular sets of design principles in object-oriented software development. It’s a mnemonic acronym for the following five design principles: S - Single Responsibility Principle O - Open-Closed Principle L - Liskov…

Introduction to Spring Framework and Spring Boot

Introduction Spring Framework and Spring Boot are powerful tools for building Java applications. They simplify development, streamline configuration, and enhance productivity. This guide explores the essentials of both, their differences, and why you…

Comprehensive Guide to Java Threads

Introduction to Java Threads Java threads are a fundamental part of Java's concurrency model. They allow multiple tasks to run concurrently within a single program, making efficient use of CPU resources and improving application performance. This…