Aiven for Apache Kafka® 0.10.2 now available

Aiven has released Apache Kafka version 0.10.2, bringing enhancements and bug fixes to the platform. The new Java client is now able to communicate with older cluster versions, improving compatibility. Additionally, the update removes the need for direct access to Zookeeper, allowing users to utilize Kafka streams functionality without requiring additional setup. Aiven offers a free trial of its services, including PostgreSQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana, OpenSearch, and Apache Kafka.