Company
Date Published
Author
Stephen Blum
Word count
641
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The guide details the process of setting up the PubNub Kafka Sink Connector to facilitate real-time data delivery from Kafka topics to devices such as web browsers and mobile phones. It begins with optional instructions for setting up a local Kafka cluster using Docker, which includes a producer for testing data input. Users are directed to clone a GitHub repository and build the necessary Maven packages, which are then deployed to the Kafka Connect framework. Configuration involves modifying a JSON file with PubNub API keys and setting up topics and patterns to ensure data from Kafka topics is instantly delivered to subscribed devices via the PubNub SDK. Validation is accomplished by checking data delivery to a web browser, ensuring that the connector is operational. For production readiness, the guide recommends building the connector using Maven, and provides resources for further assistance, including a video walkthrough and official documentation.