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Top 6 Kafka Use Cases in 2025
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Table of Contents
Top 6 Kafka Use Cases π
1. Log Aggregation π«
2. Data Streaming π¨
3. Message Queuing π’
4. Data Replication π
5. Change Data Capture (CDC) π
6. Real-Time Monitoring π
Conclusion π
Top 6 Kafka Use Cases π
Apache Kafka has become one of the most popular distributed streaming platforms in the world. Its ability to handle large volumes of data with low latency and reliability makes it a go-to tool for real-time data processing. In this article, weβll explore the Top 6 Kafka Use Cases and how it transforms modern data systems. Letβs dive in! βοΈ
1. Log Aggregation π«
One of Kafkaβs earliest and most common use cases is log aggregation. Organizations generate massive amounts of log data from servers, applications, and devices. Managing these logs efficiently is critical for monitoring, debugging, and auditing.
How Kafka Helps:
- Kafka acts as a centralized system to collect, store, and process logs fromβ¦