Apache Kafka + AI Bootcamp: Master Event-Driven Architecture
Learn Kafka Through Hands-On Practice and Build Real-Time Event Streaming Applications
Real Code You'll Write in This Session
No slides. Your instructor opens a blank file and builds this live — you follow along, line by line.
@Service
public class OrderProducer {
@Autowired
private KafkaTemplate<String, String> kafkaTemplate;
public void publishOrder(String orderId) {
kafkaTemplate.send(
"orders-topic",
"Order Created: " + orderId
);
}
}What This Session Covers
Apache Kafka is one of the most in-demand technologies used by companies like Netflix, Uber, LinkedIn, Amazon, and JPMorgan Chase for building real-time, scalable systems. In this intensive 3-hour hands-on workshop, you'll learn Kafka from the ground up by creating topics, producing messages, consuming events, and understanding how modern distributed systems communicate. Our motto is simple: No PPTs. Only Hands-On Learning. You'll set up Kafka locally, build producers and consumers, understand partitions, offsets, consumer groups, and explore real-world use cases from banking, e-commerce, and large-scale applications. You'll also learn how AI can help generate Kafka code, troubleshoot issues, explain concepts, and accelerate development. By the end of the workshop, you'll understand how event-driven systems work and gain practical Kafka experience that is highly valuable for backend engineering interviews and enterprise projects.
Before & After
Know what to bring, and what you'll walk away with
Prerequisites
What you should know before joining
- Basic Java knowledge
- Laptop with internet connection
- JDK installed
- IntelliJ IDEA or preferred IDE
- Basic understanding of APIs
- Basic understanding of backend applications
- No prior Kafka experience required
What You'll Take Away
Skills and outcomes after completing this
- Strong understanding of Kafka fundamentals
- Ability to create Kafka producers and consumers
- Understanding of event-driven systems
- Knowledge of topics, partitions and offsets
- Experience with real-time messaging systems
- Practical Kafka development skills
- Understanding of Kafka interview questions
- Experience using AI to accelerate development
- Certificate of Participation
- Workshop source code and materials
What You'll Learn
Every topic is taught by writing real code — nothing is just theory
Why This Is Different from the Rest
Every decision we made — format, batch size, tools, projects — was made to close the gap between knowing concepts and being able to build
Instructor Types Every Line
No pre-written code. The instructor opens a blank file and builds from scratch — you type the exact same code in real time, line by line.
AI Tools as a First-Class Skill
Copilot, ChatGPT, and debugging with AI are part of every session — the same way your next team will expect you to use them at work.
Real Project, Live Deployment
Build a real backend project and deploy it to AWS EC2. You leave with a live URL, not localhost screenshots.
Small Batches — Max 20 Students
Questions get answered in the session, not queued for later. Small groups mean you're never invisible and the instructor knows where you're stuck.
Interview-Ready Framing
Every topic is taught through the lens of what companies actually test — system design, production patterns, and code you'd write on the job.
Full Recordings Included
Every session is recorded and shared. Miss something? Rewatch it. Want to revisit a concept before an interview? It's always available.
Who's Teaching
The person you'll be learning from, live
Ashok Dhulipalla
Senior Backend Engineer
**Ashok Dhulipalla** is a Software Architect with 14+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. He specializes in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Kafka, Distributed Systems, and Cloud Technologies. Having worked on large-scale systems serving millions of users, Ashok brings deep expertise in backend engineering, system design, real-time data processing, and production deployments. As a mentor, he focuses on hands-on learning through live coding, real-world projects, and industry-driven examples. **Teaching Philosophy:** *No PPTs. No lengthy theory. Learn by building real applications.*
Ready to Get Started?
Enroll in Apache Kafka + AI Bootcamp: Master Event-Driven Architecture — seats are limited per batch.