(Part 2/4) Confluent Cloud (Managed Kafka as a Service) - Create a Go client to publish messages

In this podcast episode, the host continues the discussion on Confluent Cloud and focuses on adding a consumer and creating a Go client. The process of building a producer and troubleshooting and debugging common issues is also covered. The host explores topics such as topic creation, error handling, and configuration. Known issues and workarounds are discussed, along with cluster settings and security protocols. The episode concludes with final debugging and error handling techniques. In this conversation, Krish explores the process of publishing messages to a Kafka topic using a Go client. He encounters some issues along the way, such as delivery failures and SSL connection problems. However, after making some code changes and switching back and forth, the publishing starts working unexpectedly. Krish also discusses the use of Go channels in the producer and the importance of reading config and initializing the producer correctly. He concludes by mentioning the next steps, which involve consuming the messages from the topic.

Takeaways

• Adding a consumer and creating a Go client are important steps in working with Confluent Cloud.
• Troubleshooting and debugging are essential skills when working with messaging systems like Kafka.
• Understanding topic creation, error handling, and configuration is crucial for successful message production.
• Being aware of known issues and their workarounds can save time and effort in troubleshooting.
• Configuring cluster settings and security protocols correctly is essential for smooth operation. Publishing messages to a Kafka topic using a Go client involves initializing the producer and ensuring the correct configuration.
• Go channels can be used in the producer to handle message production.
• Reading the config and initializing the producer correctly is crucial for successful message publishing.
• Issues such as delivery failures and SSL connection problems can be resolved by making code changes and switching back and forth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap
02:30 Adding a Consumer
03:44 Creating a Go Client
08:08 Building the Producer
10:55 Creating a Consumer
17:30 Troubleshooting and Debugging
21:02 Topic Creation and Message Production
25:48 Error Handling and Configuration
33:27 Continued Troubleshooting
46:20 Correcting Configuration Issues
55:41 Known Issues and Workarounds
59:12 Cluster Settings and Security Protocols
01:01:07 Final Debugging and Error Handling
01:02:19 Connecting to the Bootstrap Server
01:03:47 Using Channels
01:04:48 Replacing Code and Expecting a Broker and Topic
01:05:21 Building and Running with Broker and Topic
01:06:36 Using Go Channels in the Producer
01:07:16 Reading Config and Initializing the Producer
01:08:43 Delivery Failed and SSL Connection
01:10:13 Sending Messages via Postman and Code
01:11:02 Switching Code and Unexpected Working
01:11:39 Messages Sent and Refreshing Stand
01:12:55 Publishing to Different Topics
01:13:32 Publishing Messages and Minor Changes
01:14:00 Initializing the Producer and Randomizing Messages
01:15:09 Failed to Deliver Message and Event Types
01:17:00 Producing Messages with Go Routine
01:18:13 Producing Messages and Business Functionality
01:19:21 Producing Messages and Printing Output
01:21:48 Subscription to the Topic
01:22:37 Go Routine and Message Type
01:23:56 Event Types and Handling
01:30:07 Error Handling and Non-Existent Topic
01:32:12 Next Steps: Consuming Messages

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