No More Silos: How to Integrate Your Databases with Apache Kafka and CDC

This text discusses methods for integrating databases with Apache Kafka, focusing on streaming data between them. It mentions two primary options: using the JDBC connector for Kafka Connect or employing a log-based Change Data Capture (CDC) tool that works with Kafka Connect. The JDBC Connector is easy to use and good for prototyping, but may not be ideal for high-volume workloads. On the other hand, CDC tools offer full data fidelity and low impact on databases, making them suitable for event-driven applications that require every database event. The text also provides resources for learning more about Kafka integration with databases and the Confluent Platform.