Event-Driven Odyssey: Kafka, Nest, and GraphQL in Action

In today s fast-paced world, real-time data processing and event-driven architectures are at the heart of scalable applications. Event-Driven Odyssey: Kafka, Nest, and GraphQL in Action is a hands-on, 2-day workshop designed to equip developers with the knowledge and skills to build event-driven APIs using Apache Kafka, Nest.js, MongoDB, and GraphQL. You will learn how to stream data in real time, create reactive APIs, and integrate Kafka into a microservices ecosystem using best practices.

OBJECTIVES

• The fundamentals of Apache Kafka and event-driven systems
• Setting up a Kafka broker and working with Producers, Consumers, and Topics
• Introduction to Nest.js and its modular architecture
• Integrating MongoDB with Nest.js for data persistence
• Connecting Nest.js with Kafka and implementing message streaming
• Introduction to GraphQL and why it’s better than REST
• Creating GraphQL APIs in Nest.js with Queries, Mutations, and Subscriptions
• Using Kafka as an event source for real-time GraphQL subscriptions
• Implementing multi-topic messaging for scalable microservices
• Deploying the system with Docker & monitoring Kafka services

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Backend Developers looking to integrate Kafka into their applications
• Full-Stack Developers interested in building real-time GraphQL APIs
• Software Architects who want to design scalable event-driven systems
• Engineers working with microservices who need Kafka for distributed messaging
• Anyone who wants to learn Kafka, Nest.js, and GraphQL in a practical way

PREREQUISITES

• Basic experience with JavaScript or TypeScript
• Familiarity with Node.js and REST APIs
• Some knowledge of MongoDB or relational databases
• No prior Kafka or GraphQL experience required – we’ll teach you from scratch!

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE

• Training manuals/documentation.
• Certification upon completion of the Event-Driven Odyssey: Kafka, Nest, and GraphQL in Action.
• Excellent care and attention from instructors and staff.
• Unlimited attendance to the Event-Driven Odyssey: Kafka, Nest, and GraphQL in Action (limited to 5 repeat attendees per training session; if you wish to attend the workshop again, please contact our Facebook Page, Line, Email, or other channels to reserve your seat).
• If you are unable to attend the training session this time, you can reschedule your participation according to the training schedule.
• A fully functional event-driven API using Kafka, Nest.js, and GraphQL
• Deep understanding of real-time messaging and microservices
• Source code and templates for building scalable event-driven applications
• Certificate of Completion to showcase your new skills
• Networking opportunities with like-minded developers

OUTLINE

1. Introduction to Kafka & Event-Driven Architecture
   • Overview of Kafka: What it is and why it’s useful
   • Understanding event-driven architecture and use cases
   • Key Kafka components: Producers, Consumers, Topics, Brokers
   • Setting up a local Kafka environment using Docker
2. Getting Started with Nest.js & MongoDB
   • Introduction to Nest.js framework
   • Setting up a Nest.js project with TypeScript
   • Integrating MongoDB with Mongoose
   • Creating a basic REST API to interact with MongoDB
3. Kafka Integration with Nest.js
   • Installing Kafka dependencies in Nest.js
   • Connecting a Nest.js service to Kafka
   • Producing messages to a Kafka topic
   • Consuming messages from a Kafka topic
4. Practical Exercise – Real-Time Data Processing
   • Implementing a simple message processing system
   • Writing producers and consumers in Nest.js
   • Logging and debugging Kafka messages
   • Hands-on exercise: Sending and receiving messages with Kafka and Nest.js
5. Introduction to GraphQL with Nest.js
   • Why GraphQL? Comparison with REST
   • Setting up a GraphQL API in Nest.js
   • Defining schemas, queries, and mutations
   • Connecting GraphQL to MongoDB
6. Building a Real-Time GraphQL API with Kafka
   • Using Kafka as an event source for GraphQL subscriptions
   • Implementing real-time messaging with GraphQL Subscriptions
   • Handling event-driven updates in the GraphQL API
7. Advanced Kafka Topics & Scaling
   • Handling errors and retries in Kafka consumers
   • Partitioning and consumer groups for scalability
   • Monitoring Kafka with tools like Confluent Control Center
   • Using Kafka Streams for real-time data transformation
8. Hands-on Project – Event-Driven GraphQL API
   • Building a real-time chat API using GraphQL, Nest.js, Kafka, and MongoDB
   • Implementing multi-topic messaging with Kafka
   • Deploying Kafka and Nest.js services with Docker
   • Final project demonstration & Q&A session