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## [🎧 Migrate Your Kafka Cluster with Minimal Downtime](https://forum.confluent.io/t/migrate-your-kafka-cluster-with-minimal-downtime/7318)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [1 March 2023 08:20 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/migrate-your-kafka-cluster-with-minimal-downtime/7318 "2023-03-01T08:20:55Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Migrating Apache Kafka® clusters can be challenging, especially when moving large amounts of data while minimizing downtime. Michael Dunn (Solutions Architect, Confl…

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## [Recording ready to view: SPEAKER Q&A THREAD: 24 February 2023 - Why, What and How of practically working with Apache Kafka® while balancing out configs](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-24-february-2023-why-what-and-how-of-practically-working-with-apache-kafka-while-balancing-out-configs/7311)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [28 February 2023 05:44 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-24-february-2023-why-what-and-how-of-practically-working-with-apache-kafka-while-balancing-out-configs/7311 "2023-02-28T05:44:38Z")

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Watch the recording and ask questions about this event in this thread! :spiral\_calendar: When: 24 February 2023 at 12:30 (UTC) :speaking\_head: Speaker(s): Jeevan D C :notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: Talk(s): Why, W…

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## [🎧 Real-Time Data Transformation and Analytics with dbt Labs](https://forum.confluent.io/t/real-time-data-transformation-and-analytics-with-dbt-labs/7279)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [22 February 2023 08:13 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/real-time-data-transformation-and-analytics-with-dbt-labs/7279 "2023-02-22T08:13:17Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! dbt is known as being part of the Modern Data Stack for ELT processes. Being in the MDS, dbt Labs believes in having the best of breed for every part of the stack. O…

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## [🎧 What is the Future of Streaming Data?](https://forum.confluent.io/t/what-is-the-future-of-streaming-data/7237)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [15 February 2023 08:10 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/what-is-the-future-of-streaming-data/7237 "2023-02-15T08:10:34Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! What’s the next big thing in the future of streaming data? In this episode, Greg DeMichillie (VP of Product and Solutions Marketing, Confluent) talks to Kris about t…

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## [Hello from Munich](https://forum.confluent.io/t/hello-from-munich/7212)

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**Author:** [@shankMQ](https://forum.confluent.io/u/shankMQ)\
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**Last updated:** [10 February 2023 12:50 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/hello-from-munich/7212 "2023-02-10T12:50:48Z")

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Hey there, I am IOT specialist and I work with MQTT + Kafka often. Looking forward to learn more about Kafka and share some interesting use-case

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## [🎧 What can Apache Kafka Developers learn from Online Gaming?](https://forum.confluent.io/t/what-can-apache-kafka-developers-learn-from-online-gaming/7189)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [8 February 2023 08:16 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/what-can-apache-kafka-developers-learn-from-online-gaming/7189 "2023-02-08T08:16:46Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! What can online gaming teach us about making large-scale event management more collaborative in real-time? Ben Gamble (Developer Relations Manager, Aiven) has come …

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## [🎧 Apache Kafka 3.4 - New Features & Improvements](https://forum.confluent.io/t/apache-kafka-3-4-new-features-improvements/7182)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [7 February 2023 16:11 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/apache-kafka-3-4-new-features-improvements/7182 "2023-02-07T16:11:27Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Apache Kafka® 3.4 is released! In this special episode, Danica Fine (Senior Developer Advocate, Confluent), shares highlights of the Apache Kafka 3.4 release. This r…

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## [🎧 How to use OpenTelemetry to Trace and Monitor Apache Kafka Systems](https://forum.confluent.io/t/how-to-use-opentelemetry-to-trace-and-monitor-apache-kafka-systems/7137)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [1 February 2023 08:03 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/how-to-use-opentelemetry-to-trace-and-monitor-apache-kafka-systems/7137 "2023-02-01T08:03:14Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! How can you use OpenTelemetry to gain insight into your Apache Kafka® event systems? Roman Kolesnev, Staff Customer Innovation Engineer at Confluent, is a member of …

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## [🎧 What is Data Democratization and Why is it Important?](https://forum.confluent.io/t/what-is-data-democratization-and-why-is-it-important/7100)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [26 January 2023 08:17 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/what-is-data-democratization-and-why-is-it-important/7100 "2023-01-26T08:17:14Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Data democratization allows everyone in an organization to have access to the data they need, and the necessary tools needed to use this data effectively. In short, …

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## [🎧 Git for Data: Managing Data like Code with lakeFS](https://forum.confluent.io/t/git-for-data-managing-data-like-code-with-lakefs/7046)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [19 January 2023 08:12 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/git-for-data-managing-data-like-code-with-lakefs/7046 "2023-01-19T08:12:09Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Is it possible to manage and test data like code? lakeFS is an open-source data version control tool that transforms object storage into Git-like repositories, offer…

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## [Confluent Engineer Needed on contract in US](https://forum.confluent.io/t/confluent-engineer-needed-on-contract-in-us/7007)

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**Author:** [@ravikamdar](https://forum.confluent.io/u/ravikamdar)\
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**Last updated:** [12 January 2023 19:18 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/confluent-engineer-needed-on-contract-in-us/7007 "2023-01-12T19:18:58Z")

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I am looking for a Confluent engineer with JAVA and Kafka expertise for our project with California state agency client. Current offer is a contract for 2 years with extensions up to 5 years.

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## [🎧 Using Kafka-Leader-Election to Improve Scalability and Performance](https://forum.confluent.io/t/using-kafka-leader-election-to-improve-scalability-and-performance/6998)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [12 January 2023 08:23 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/using-kafka-leader-election-to-improve-scalability-and-performance/6998 "2023-01-12T08:23:08Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! How does leader election work in Apache Kafka®? For the past 2 ½ years, Adithya Chandra, Staff Software Engineer at Confluent, has been working on Kafka scalability …

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## [Recording ready to view: SPEAKER Q&A THREAD: 11 January 2023 - Apache Kafka Basics & Discussion on Architecture and Use Cases](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-11-january-2023-apache-kafka-basics-discussion-on-architecture-and-use-cases/6997)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [12 January 2023 06:36 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-11-january-2023-apache-kafka-basics-discussion-on-architecture-and-use-cases/6997 "2023-01-12T06:36:02Z")

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Watch the recording and ask questions about this event in this thread! :spiral\_calendar: When: 11 January 2023 at 12:30 (UTC) :speaking\_head: Speaker(s): Mukul Kumar Singh, Senior Engineering Manager, Confluent …

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## [🎧 Real-Time Machine Learning and Smarter AI with Data Streaming](https://forum.confluent.io/t/real-time-machine-learning-and-smarter-ai-with-data-streaming/6944)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [5 January 2023 08:15 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/real-time-machine-learning-and-smarter-ai-with-data-streaming/6944 "2023-01-05T08:15:36Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Are bad customer experiences really just data integration problems? Can real-time data streaming and machine learning be democratized in order to deliver a better cu…

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## [🎧 The Present and Future of Stream-Processing](https://forum.confluent.io/t/the-present-and-future-of-stream-processing/6914)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [28 December 2022 08:17 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/the-present-and-future-of-stream-processing/6914 "2022-12-28T08:17:39Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! The past year saw new trends emerge in the world of data streaming technologies, as well as some unexpected and novel use cases for Apache Kafka®. New reflections on…

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## [🎧 Top 6 Worst Apache Kafka JIRA Bugs](https://forum.confluent.io/t/top-6-worst-apache-kafka-jira-bugs/6887)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [21 December 2022 08:15 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/top-6-worst-apache-kafka-jira-bugs/6887 "2022-12-21T08:15:32Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Entomophiliac, Anna McDonald (Principal Customer Success Technical Architect, Confluent) has seen her fair share of Apache Kafka® bugs. For her annual holiday roundu…

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## [🎧 Learn How Stream-Processing Works The Simplest Way Possible](https://forum.confluent.io/t/learn-how-stream-processing-works-the-simplest-way-possible/6882)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [20 December 2022 08:17 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/learn-how-stream-processing-works-the-simplest-way-possible/6882 "2022-12-20T08:17:07Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Could you explain Apache Kafka® in ways that a small child could understand? When Mitch Seymour, author of Mastering Kafka Streams and ksqlDB, wanted a way to commun…

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## [Recording ready to view: SPEAKER Q&A THREAD: 15 December 2022 - Practical Data Mesh with Event Streams](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-15-december-2022-practical-data-mesh-with-event-streams/6540)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [15 November 2022 23:15 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-15-december-2022-practical-data-mesh-with-event-streams/6540 "2022-11-15T23:15:42Z")

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Watch the recording and ask @abellemare questions about this event in this thread! :spiral\_calendar: When: 15 December 2022 at 00:00 (UTC) :speaking\_head: Speaker(s): Adam Bellemare :notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: T…

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## [🎧 Building and Designing Events and Event Streams with Apache Kafka](https://forum.confluent.io/t/building-and-designing-events-and-event-streams-with-apache-kafka/6831)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [15 December 2022 08:12 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/building-and-designing-events-and-event-streams-with-apache-kafka/6831 "2022-12-15T08:12:50Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! What are the key factors to consider when developing event-driven architecture? When properly designed, events can connect existing systems with a common language an…

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## [🎧 Rethinking Apache Kafka Security and Account Management](https://forum.confluent.io/t/rethinking-apache-kafka-security-and-account-management/6794)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [8 December 2022 08:22 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/rethinking-apache-kafka-security-and-account-management/6794 "2022-12-08T08:22:54Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Is there a better way to manage access to resources without compromising security? New employees need access to a variety of resources within a company's tech stack.…

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## [✍️ Observability of Confluent Platform on AWS EKS with DataDog](https://forum.confluent.io/t/observability-of-confluent-platform-on-aws-eks-with-datadog/6639)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [29 November 2022 18:55 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/observability-of-confluent-platform-on-aws-eks-with-datadog/6639 "2022-11-29T18:55:24Z")

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:sparkles: There’s a new post on the Confluent blog. Here’s a snippet from it: Learn the easiest way to monitor complex, distributed systems like Apache Kafka for real-time observability, security, and overall infrastr…

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## [🎧 Real-time Threat Detection Using Machine Learning and Apache Kafka](https://forum.confluent.io/t/real-time-threat-detection-using-machine-learning-and-apache-kafka/6628)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [29 November 2022 08:24 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/real-time-threat-detection-using-machine-learning-and-apache-kafka/6628 "2022-11-29T08:24:11Z")

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There’s a new Streaming Audio episode - check it out! Can we use machine learning to detect security threats in real-time? As organizations increasingly rely on distributed systems, it is becoming more important to anal…

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## [✍️ A (Stream Processing Use Case) Recipe for Thankfulness](https://forum.confluent.io/t/a-stream-processing-use-case-recipe-for-thankfulness/6598)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 18:43 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/a-stream-processing-use-case-recipe-for-thankfulness/6598 "2022-11-23T18:43:09Z")

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:sparkles: There’s a new post on the Confluent blog. Here’s a snippet from it: Our Stream Processing tutorials help you tackle real-life use cases with Apache Kafka and ksqlDB. Check out our newest Thanksgiving-themed …

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## [✍️ Connect Data From Legacy Databases Anywhere to MongoDB in Real Time With Confluent and Apache Kafka®](https://forum.confluent.io/t/connect-data-from-legacy-databases-anywhere-to-mongodb-in-real-time-with-confluent-and-apache-kafka/6595)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [23 November 2022 15:00 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/connect-data-from-legacy-databases-anywhere-to-mongodb-in-real-time-with-confluent-and-apache-kafka/6595 "2022-11-23T15:00:19Z")

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:sparkles: There’s a new post on the Confluent blog. Here’s a snippet from it: Connect any database to MongoDB using Confluent’s cloud-native data streaming platform. Modernize any database, build streaming data pipeli…

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## [Recording ready to view: SPEAKER Q&A THREAD: 16 November 2022 - Real time database replication using Kafka Connect](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-16-november-2022-real-time-database-replication-using-kafka-connect/6352)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [26 October 2022 18:23 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-16-november-2022-real-time-database-replication-using-kafka-connect/6352 "2022-10-26T18:23:03Z")

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Watch the recording and ask questions about this event in this thread! :spiral\_calendar: When: 16 November 2022 at 21:00 (UTC) :speaking\_head: Speaker(s): Gil César Faria :notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: Talk(s): Re…

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## [✍️ Write What You Know: Turning Your Apache Kafka® Knowledge into a Technical Talk](https://forum.confluent.io/t/write-what-you-know-turning-your-apache-kafka-knowledge-into-a-technical-talk/6560)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [18 November 2022 17:04 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/write-what-you-know-turning-your-apache-kafka-knowledge-into-a-technical-talk/6560 "2022-11-18T17:04:51Z")

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:sparkles: There’s a new post on the Confluent blog. Here’s a snippet from it: The call for papers for Kafka Summit London 2023 has opened, and we’re looking to hear about your experiences using and working with Kafka.…

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## [Recording ready to view: SPEAKER Q&A THREAD: 18 November 2022 - What’s the Value of Pie? Real-Time Thanksgiving Survey Analysis w/ Apache Kafka®](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-18-november-2022-what-s-the-value-of-pie-real-time-thanksgiving-survey-analysis-w-apache-kafka/6437)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [3 November 2022 21:36 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-18-november-2022-what-s-the-value-of-pie-real-time-thanksgiving-survey-analysis-w-apache-kafka/6437 "2022-11-03T21:36:54Z")

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Watch the recording and ask @danicafine questions about this event in this thread! :spiral\_calendar: When: 18 November 2022 at 01:00 (UTC) :speaking\_head: Speaker(s): Danica Fine :notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: Tal…

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## [Recording ready to view: SPEAKER Q&A THREAD: 3 February 2022 - Demystifying Confluent Schema Registry](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-3-february-2022-demystifying-confluent-schema-registry/3950)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [21 January 2022 09:04 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/recording-ready-to-view-speaker-q-a-thread-3-february-2022-demystifying-confluent-schema-registry/3950 "2022-01-21T09:04:31Z")

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Watch the recording and ask questions about this event in this thread! :spiral\_calendar: When: 3 February 2022 at 07:00 (UTC) :speaking\_head: Speaker(s): Ravi Bhardwaj :notebook\_with\_decorative\_cover: Talk(s): Demy…

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## [✍️ Migrating Confluent Cloud’s Most Critical Services into a New Deployment Management Platform](https://forum.confluent.io/t/migrating-confluent-cloud-s-most-critical-services-into-a-new-deployment-management-platform/6548)

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**Author:** [@alice.richardson](https://forum.confluent.io/u/alice.richardson)\
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**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 17:06 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/migrating-confluent-cloud-s-most-critical-services-into-a-new-deployment-management-platform/6548 "2022-11-16T17:06:28Z")

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:sparkles: There’s a new post on the Confluent blog. Here’s a snippet from it: Confluent Cloud hosts Apache Kafka®, Kafka Connect, ksqlDB, and more. Here’s how we re-architected the system for a new deployment platform…

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## [Nice to be here , Matias](https://forum.confluent.io/t/nice-to-be-here-matias/6542)

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**Author:** [@matiaslecaros](https://forum.confluent.io/u/matiaslecaros)\
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**Last updated:** [16 November 2022 04:40 UTC](https://forum.confluent.io/t/nice-to-be-here-matias/6542 "2022-11-16T04:40:08Z")

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In Chile we are :smiley: gl hf

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