Integrating Kafka Client Libraries in Android and Android TV Apps

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Hello Community,

I’m exploring the feasibility and best practices for integrating Apache Kafka client libraries into applications running on Android and Android TV. I’m curious about a few key points:

Feasibility: Is it practical to use Kafka client libraries on Android and Android TV platforms? Are there any major limitations or considerations?

Library Recommendations: Which Kafka client libraries are best suited for Android and Android TV applications? Are there specific versions or forks optimized for mobile environments?

Implementation Patterns: What are the recommended patterns or best practices for implementing Kafka clients in these environments? Any tips on ensuring efficient data handling, connectivity, and battery usage?

General Suggestions: I would appreciate any insights or experiences you might have regarding the use of Kafka in mobile and smart TV applications.

Looking forward to your valuable inputs and suggestions.

Thanks!

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Hi SBS,
I am investigating the use of kafka client (producer and consumer) on android mobile devices.
According to this [How to use Android App as a client for Kafka? - Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow link) kafka client does not run on android

I am looking forward to a more qualified answer from confluent

Regards,
Faris Ahmed