5 Common Pitfalls When Using Apache Kafka

This post details common pitfalls when using Apache Kafka, covering client-side issues like setting request.timeout.ms too low and misunderstanding producer retries and retriable exceptions. It also addresses broker-side issues such as leaving key broker metrics unmonitored, going overboard with partitions, and setting segment.ms too low. Specific configuration parameters and their implications are discussed, along with recommendations for optimal settings.