Kafka Connect
4 Topics
1
What is Kafka Connect and Why It Exists
Codeless data integration framework overview.
Frequently asked in backend and data engineering interviews to assess your understanding of scalable, configuration-driven data integration without writing custom producer/consumer code.
2
Source Connectors vs Sink Connectors
Ingesting from DBs and outputting to Elastic/S3/Warehouses.
Core Kafka Connect concept tested in data engineering and backend system design interviews — understanding data flow direction and common production connectors.
3
Kafka Connect Architecture — Workers, Tasks, Connectors
Distributed vs standalone mode, tasks scaling, and failover.
High-value interview topic for senior backend and platform engineering roles — tests your understanding of how Kafka Connect achieves scalability, fault tolerance, and operational simplicity.
4
Building a Real Pipeline — MySQL → Kafka
Step-by-step CDC pipeline setup with Debezium.
Tested in senior engineering interviews when discussing real-time data pipelines, CDC patterns, and production Kafka architecture. Demonstrates end-to-end systems design knowledge.