kafka-docker
A Docker image and configuration for running Apache Kafka in containerized environments.
What is kafka-docker?
kafka-docker is a Docker-based project that provides pre-configured images and tools for running Apache Kafka in containerized environments. It solves the complexity of setting up and managing Kafka clusters by offering Docker Compose configurations, environment-based customization, and support for scaling and networking in Docker Swarm.
Developers, DevOps engineers, and data platform teams who need to deploy and manage Kafka clusters quickly using Docker, especially in development, testing, or production environments with container orchestration.
It simplifies Kafka deployment with out-of-the-box Docker support, flexible configuration via environment variables, and production-ready features like automatic topic creation, listener configuration, and broker rack awareness, reducing setup time and operational overhead.
Overview
Dockerfile for Apache Kafka
Use Cases
Best For
- Setting up a local Kafka development environment with Docker Compose
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