In this episode of The Technical Interview, we break down Kafka — what it is, why it matters, and how it’s used in real-world applications. From its origins at LinkedIn to solving modern data and communication challenges, we’ll explain Kafka in simple terms and show you how producers, consumers, and topics all come together to power real-time systems. Whether you’re prepping for an interview or just curious about one of today’s hottest tech tools, this episode makes Kafka easy to understand.