The Kafka replicator comparison guide
Let's talk about a problem that might sound simple but gets complex quickly: copying data from one Kafka cluster to another. As our Kafka usage grows, many of us find ourselves managing multiple clusters and needing to share data between them. Or worst still, sharing data to an external cluster. During a London meetup, we explored why this happens, what existing solutions offer, and why we decided to build our own Kafka replicator. Here's what we learned.