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How to migrate from Kafka to Confluent Cloud with limited downtime

In this short video, a Confluent Solutions Engineering will run through the high-level steps on how to get started with your migration. And even better, once you’re done watching, you can download our comprehensive migration kit for a step by step guide of everything I’ve talked about and more.

EP 1: Exploring the Dark Ages of Data with R "Ray" Wang

Companies have access to more data than ever before – according to IDC, worldwide data will grow 61% by 2025. However, when it comes to adopting AI, there is a difference between companies who merely have internal data and those who have precise, accurate data. The first step to delivering trusted AI is having the right type of data. R "Ray" Wang, principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research, joins The AI Forecast to discuss the value of precision data as we enter what he calls “the dark ages of data”.

Understanding setImmediate() vs process.nextTick() in Node.js

Node.js is a powerful runtime environment that allows you to handle asynchronous I/O operations efficiently using its event-driven architecture. Asynchronous operations in Node.js rely heavily on the event loop, and understanding how certain functions like process.nextTick() and setImmediate() interact with the event loop is essential for building fast, responsive applications.

How to build a serverless web application

Serverless technology allows you to build and deploy efficient, scalable, and modern web applications. By going serverless, you can eliminate the need for server management and save time and money. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to utilize the power of serverless by building a full-stack web application using different technologies. If you are ready to take your web development skills to the next level and build a serverless web application, let's get started!

BCU Financial: Empowering Ukrainian-Canadian Communities with Financial Services

BCU Financial has provided BCU Financial services to the Ukrainian diaspora in Canada for many years. Due to the war in Ukraine and the arrival of many refugees in Canada, the Ukrainian credit union has increased its assistance for fellow Ukrainians who have found asylum.

Boosting Developer Productivity: Specific Metrics to Measure and Improve

As we close out 2024, developer productivity and happiness continue to be a focus for many organizations. Platform engineering can play a pivotal role in shaping the developer experience. With the growing complexity of distributed systems and the ever-pressing need for faster delivery cycles, platform engineers are uniquely positioned to enable developers to focus on what they do best: shipping high-quality code.

9 Best Practices for Transitioning From On-Premises to Cloud with Snowflake

On a day-to-day basis, Snowflake teams identify opportunities and help customers implement recommended best practices that ease the migration process from on-premises to the cloud. They also monitor potential challenges and advise on proven patterns to help ensure a successful data migration. This article highlights nine key areas to watch out for and plan around in order to accelerate a smooth transition to the cloud.

Exposing and Controlling Apache Kafka Data Streaming with Kong Konnect and Confluent Cloud

We announced the Kong Premium Technology Partner Program at API Summit 2024, and Confluent was one of the first in the program. This initial development was all about ensuring that the relationship between Kong and Confluent — from a business and product perspective — fully represented our joint belief that the world of data streaming and the world of APIs are converging.