What’s New in Apache Kafka 3.2.0

Apache Kafka 3.2.0 has been released, featuring numerous new features and improvements. The release includes several key enhancements such as KRaft mode, improved security with the replacement of log4j 1.x with reload4j, and a built-in authorizer that does not depend on Zookeeper. Additionally, there are several performance optimizations, including the ability to set the pool size of network threads individually per listener, and improvements to the Kafka Streams API for better fault tolerance and easier maintenance. The release also includes fixes for various issues and compatibility updates. With these features and improvements, Apache Kafka 3.2.0 aims to provide a more robust and scalable platform for developers to build their applications on.