Integrating Kestra and Debezium to capture database changes without Kafka Connect

Integrating Kestra and Debezium offers a hybrid approach to managing data pipelines by combining the strengths of both tools for efficient and cost-effective Change Data Capture (CDC). Debezium, developed by Red Hat, excels in real-time tracking of database changes with its exactly-once delivery feature, but its continuous monitoring can lead to resource overuse, especially when changes are infrequent. Kestra enhances this setup by providing batch or micro-batch processing capabilities, allowing for adaptable resource usage based on specific requirements, such as periodic updates rather than constant streaming. This integration supports diverse data handling scenarios, enabling real-time CDC where needed and optimizing resources for less frequent updates, ultimately leading to significant cost savings. Kestra's flexibility, with its wide range of plugins and compatibility with systems like Docker and Kubernetes, allows for complex workflow creation without disrupting existing processes, and its development continues to expand its capabilities for broader data pipeline management.