Apache Kafka KRaft Mode

Apache Kafka KRaft (Kafka Raft) mode is a consensus protocol introduced to remove Apache Kafka's dependency on Apache ZooKeeper for metadata management. It allows Kafka to manage its own metadata internally using a Raft-based quorum, simplifying architecture and improving scalability.

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