Stream Processing | Apache Kafka 101 (2025 Edition)

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Get started: https://cnfl.io/apache-kafka-101-learn-more | Discover your options for advanced stream processing in Confluent's flagship course, Apache Kafka® 101. So you know how to get data in and out of Kafka—now what? In this episode, you’ll learn how to take data and event streaming to the next level with advanced stream processing. And to do that, you need to know your options. Tim Berglund walks us through the differences between Apache Flink® and Kafka Streams and when to use each. Ready to transform, filter, join, aggregate, window, and query your streaming data? Watch now. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro to Stream Processing 1:07 - When It’s Time for Advanced Processing 2:32 - Meet the 3 Flink APIs 3:46 - Stream & Batch Processing With Flink 4:10 - Choosing Between Flink & Kafka Streams 5:19 - Flink SQL Examples 7:28 - More Flink SQL Superpowers 7:59 - Summary LEARN MORE ► Take the Free Course: https://cnfl.io/apache-kafka-101-learn-more ► Confluent Developer: https://developer.confluent.io CONNECT Subscribe, if you dare: https://www.youtube.com/@ConfluentDeveloper?sub_confirmation=1 Community Slack: https://confluentcommunity.slack.com X: https://x.com/confluentinc Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/confluent GitHub: https://github.com/confluentinc Site: https://developer.confluent.io ABOUT CONFLUENT DEVELOPER Confluent Developer provides comprehensive resources for developers looking to learn about Apache Kafka®, Apache Flink®, Confluent Cloud, Confluent Platform, and any other technology related to the broader Data Streaming Platform. Content on Confluent Developer includes courses, getting started guides, topical deep-dives, patterns, tutorials, and listings of community events. Learn more at https://developer.confluent.io. #apachekafka #kafka #confluent