Introducing Confluent’s JavaScript Client for Apache Kafka®

Confluent's new JavaScript client for Apache Kafka, CJSK, is now available and offers a fully supported JavaScript client that is backed by Confluent and contains native support for Confluent's Governance products. The client is based on librdkafka, ensuring stability while being cutting-edge with the latest Apache Kafka features, offering APIs similar to both node-rdkafka and KafkaJS, giving developers familiarity with existing tools. This new client supports TypeScript type definitions and provides a promisified API that is idiomatic in nature, making it suitable for use by developers starting from zero. The client also includes support for Confluent's CSFLE feature, empowering developers to strengthen data security, and integrates seamlessly with Confluent's ecosystem, allowing easy incorporation into applications built with popular frameworks. Additionally, the client leverages OpenID Connect (OIDC) protocol for OAuth 2.0 authentication with Confluent Cloud's Schema Registry. With full support for production environments, the CJSK client is ready to be used and comes with a range of helpful resources and examples.