Consistent Hashing
Kafka uses a consistent hashing algorithm to map each message key to a specific partition. The consistent hashing algorithm ensures that messages with the same key are always assigned to the same partition, which helps in maintaining the order of messages with the same key.
Does Kafka use Consistent Hashing?
Yes, Kafka uses consistent hashing to distribute partitions across brokers in a Kafka cluster. This approach ensures that each message is assigned to a specific partition based on a consistent hashing algorithm, which helps in achieving load balancing and fault tolerance in the Kafka cluster.
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