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PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive

Welcome to Deep Dive, presented by PithorAcademy. Our mission is to simplify the latest technologies—why they were created, the problems they solve, and how they work—so you"re always interview-ready and ahead in your tech journey. Whether you"re a Java enthusiast, a cloud-native developer, or scaling microservices, gain real insights from those shaping the tech world. Join us as we unpack topics like Java development, cloud architecture, DevOps, system design, API strategy, career growth, and the

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00:05:16

S7E10 | Apache Kafka Consumer Groups Explained:...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/10

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we unpack Kafka Consumer Groups—the key mechanism that makes scalable and fault-tolerant data consumption possible in Apache Kafka.We cover:Parallel Consumption – how consumer groups scale data processingRebalancing – redistributing load when consumers join or leaveGroup Offsets – tracking progress across consumer groupsBy the end, you’ll understand how consumer groups allow Kafka to achieve high availability, horizontal scalability, and reliable

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00:05:46

S7E9 | Apache Kafka Consumers Explained: Polling,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/09

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we dive into Kafka Consumers—the components responsible for reading and processing data from Kafka topics. Without consumers, Kafka is just storage; consumers bring data to life.We cover:Polling Model – how consumers fetch records from KafkaOffsets as Bookmarks – tracking position in a topicConsumer Basics – how groups enable scalability and fault toleranceCommit Offsets – ensuring data isn’t lost or reprocessed unnecessarilyBy the end, you’ll

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00:08:44

S7E8 | Apache Kafka Producers Explained: Write Path,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/08

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we focus on Kafka Producers—the components responsible for writing data into Kafka. Producers directly impact throughput, durability, and performance, making them one of the most important concepts for Kafka beginners to master.We cover:Write Path – how data flows from producer to Kafka topicsBatching – improving efficiency in high-throughput pipelinesAcknowledgments (acks = 0/1/all) – balancing speed vs durabilityPartitioning – distributing data

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00:07:25

S7E7 | Apache Kafka Brokers Explained: Cluster Setup,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore the role of Kafka Brokers—the backbone of every Apache Kafka cluster. Understanding brokers is key to learning how Kafka achieves scalability, resilience, and fault tolerance in real-world deployments.We cover:Brokers in a Cluster – the foundation of distributed KafkaLeader Election – ensuring coordination and consistencyFailover Handling – resilience when brokers go downScaling Kafka Horizontally – adding brokers to handle more dataBy

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00:07:39

S7E6 | Apache Kafka Topics Explained: Partitions,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/06

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we focus on one of the most foundational concepts in Apache Kafka: Topics. Everything in Kafka builds on topics, making this episode essential for beginners.We cover:What Kafka Topics Are – the “folders” of Kafka dataPartitions = Scalability – how Kafka handles massive throughputReplication Factor = Reliability – ensuring fault toleranceBy the end, you’ll clearly understand why topics are the core of real-time event streaming, and how partitions

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00:06:10

S7E5 | Apache Kafka Architecture Explained:...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/05

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explain the core architecture of Apache Kafka, giving you the mental model every beginner needs before diving deeper into event streaming.Understanding Kafka’s architecture is key to making sense of concepts like offsets, consumer groups, and fault tolerance. Whether you’re a developer, data engineer, or architect, this guide will help you grasp the fundamentals of how Kafka actually works.We cover:Producers & Consumers – how data is

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00:06:10

S7E4 | Apache Kafka Ecosystem Explained: Kafka Core,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/04

Welcome to PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive! In this episode, we break down the Apache Kafka ecosystem—covering all the essential components you need to understand as a beginner.Instead of learning Kafka in isolation, this episode helps you see the big picture so every concept fits together. Perfect for developers, architects, and data engineers starting their journey with Kafka.We cover:Kafka Core – the backbone of event streamingKafka Connect – integrating Kafka with external systemsKafka Streams

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00:06:58

S7E3 | Apache Kafka Use Cases Explained: Logging,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/03

Welcome to PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive! In this episode, we explore the most important real-world use cases of Apache Kafka, the industry-leading event streaming platform.Whether you’re a developer, architect, or data engineer, this guide shows how Kafka powers today’s most data-driven, real-time applications.We cover:Centralized Logging for distributed systemsIoT Event Ingestion for connected devicesReal-Time Analytics for insights at scaleEvent-Driven Microservices built with KafkaBy the

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00:07:10

S7E2 | Kafka Messaging Models: Queues, Streams,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore Kafka messaging models and how they compare with traditional queues, streams, and Pub/Sub systems like RabbitMQ and ActiveMQ.We cover:Pub/Sub explained in simple termsQueues vs. Event StreamsKafka vs. RabbitMQ/ActiveMQWhy understanding messaging models helps you choose the right toolWhy Kafka shines in high-throughput event streamingThis episode is perfect for developers, architects, and engineers who want to understand how Kafka

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00:05:51

S7E1 | Kafka: An Event Streaming Primer | Real-Time...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/10/01

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we introduce Apache Kafka with a beginner-friendly primer on event streaming and why it matters in today’s real-time world.We cover:Why LinkedIn built KafkaThe problem event streaming solves (vs. batch processing)How Kafka differs from databases (DBs) and message queues (MQs)Why real-time data is everywhere (Uber, Netflix, stock trading, and more)This episode sets the foundation for understanding Kafka and event-driven architectures that power

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00:19:16

S5E60 | Building E-commerce on AWS: A Developer’s...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we walk through a step-by-step developer’s guide to building scalable, secure, and resilient e-commerce applications on AWS. From planning your architecture to optimizing workflows, this guide is perfect for developers and architects getting started with AWS for e-commerce.This comprehensive guide covers:Step 1 – Plan and Structure the ArchitectureMap ComponentsUse AWS CDK for IaCInitial ReviewStep 2 – Build the Frontend and NetworkingSecure

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00:05:33

S5E59 | AWS Well-Architected Framework: A Beginner’s...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/29

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore the AWS Well-Architected Framework, a best-practice model designed to help you build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient cloud architectures.This beginner-friendly guide covers:What is the AWS Well-Architected Framework?Key Features ExplainedThe Six Pillars of the FrameworkWhy We Use the Well-Architected FrameworkWhy It Is Important for Cloud SuccessKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest Practices for BeginnersCommon

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00:05:37

S5E58 | AWS Marketplace & Service Catalog: Beginner’s...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/28

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore AWS Marketplace and AWS Service Catalog, two powerful tools that simplify software discovery, deployment, and governance in the AWS ecosystem.This beginner-friendly guide covers:What are AWS Marketplace and AWS Service Catalog?AWS Marketplace ExplainedAWS Service Catalog OverviewKey Features You Should KnowWhy We Use AWS Marketplace & Service CatalogWhy They Are Important in Cloud ManagementKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest

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00:07:06

S5E57 | AWS Cost Management for Beginners: Budgets,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/27

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore AWS Cost Management tools that help you monitor, optimize, and control your cloud spending. From Budgets to Cost Explorer and Billing Alerts, this beginner-friendly guide will give you the insights you need to manage AWS costs effectively.We cover:What are AWS Budgets, Cost Explorer, and Billing Alerts?AWS Budgets ExplainedAWS Cost Explorer OverviewSetting Up Billing AlertsKey Features of AWS Cost Management ToolsWhy We Use These Tools

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00:04:51

S5E56 | AWS Trusted Advisor: Essential Optimization...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/26

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore AWS Trusted Advisor, a powerful tool that helps optimize your AWS environment for cost, performance, security, and fault tolerance.This beginner-friendly guide covers:What is AWS Trusted Advisor?Key Features ExplainedWhy We Use Trusted Advisor & Its ImportanceKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest Practices for BeginnersCommon Pitfalls to AvoidIf you’re just starting your AWS journey, this episode will show you how Trusted Advisor

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00:04:50

S5E55 | AWS CDK: A Developer’s Guide to...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/25

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we dive into the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK), a powerful Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool that lets developers define cloud resources using familiar programming languages.This beginner-friendly guide covers:What is AWS CDK?Key Features ExplainedWhy We Use AWS CDK & Its ImportanceKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest Practices for BeginnersCommon Pitfalls to AvoidIf you’re a developer or AWS beginner looking to automate infrastructure

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00:06:01

S5E54 | AWS CloudFormation: Infrastructure as Code...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/24

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore AWS CloudFormation, Amazon’s Infrastructure as Code (IaC) service that allows you to model, provision, and manage AWS resources with automation.This beginner-friendly guide covers:What is AWS CloudFormation?Key Features ExplainedWhy We Use CloudFormation & Its ImportanceKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest Practices for BeginnersCommon Pitfalls to AvoidIf you’re new to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or AWS automation, this episode

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00:06:07

S5E53 | AWS Global Accelerator vs CloudFront: Key...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/23

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we break down the differences between AWS Global Accelerator and Amazon CloudFront, two powerful AWS services that improve application performance, reliability, and content delivery.This beginner-friendly guide explains:What is AWS Global Accelerator?What is AWS CloudFront?Key Differences Between Global Accelerator & CloudFrontWhy We Use Global AcceleratorWhy We Use CloudFrontWhy They Are Important in Modern ArchitecturesKey Concepts and

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00:06:34

S5E52 | AWS CloudFront: Content Delivery Network...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/22

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore AWS CloudFront, Amazon’s powerful Content Delivery Network (CDN) that improves website speed, performance, and security. This beginner-friendly guide breaks down everything you need to know about CloudFront and how to use it effectively.We cover:What is AWS CloudFront?Key Features ExplainedWhy We Use CloudFront & Its ImportanceKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest Practices for BeginnersCommon Pitfalls to AvoidIf you’re new to

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00:05:40

S5E51 | Amazon Route 53: A Beginner’s Guide to DNS,...

PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive ·

2025/09/21

In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we explore Amazon Route 53, Amazon’s powerful DNS and domain management service. Whether you’re new to AWS or just starting with DNS, this beginner-friendly guide covers everything you need to know:What is Amazon Route 53?DNS Management BasicsHealth Checks and MonitoringDomain Registration Made EasyWhy We Use Route 53 & Its ImportanceKey Concepts and Setup WalkthroughBest Practices for BeginnersCommon Pitfalls to AvoidIf you’re looking to

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