CEP-44: Kafka Integration for Cassandra CDC Using Sidecar

## Details

1. Overview

• In this session, we’ll explore how the new Change Data Capture (CDC) feature in Apache Cassandra enables real-time streaming of table mutations to Kafka.
• We’ll dive into the architectural components behind Cassandra’s Sidecar and explain how they work together to deliver CDC to a Kafka topic.
• A live demo will illustrate how to set up and use this feature, giving attendees a clear view of CDC in action.

2. Why You Should Attend

• Real-Time Insights: Learn how to capture every change in your Cassandra database in real time—ideal for analytics, event-driven applications, or auditing.
• Architectural Deep Dive: Gain a deeper understanding of how Cassandra’s Sidecar and Kafka integrate, empowering you to build robust data pipelines.
• Practical Demo: See a step-by-step walkthrough of how to set up and manage CDC streaming, from initial configurations to monitoring the data flow in Kafka.

3. Who Should Attend

• Developers & Architects: Building data pipelines or event-driven architectures.
• Data Engineers & DBAs: Interested in capturing real-time database activity for analytics or operational intelligence.
• Open Source Enthusiasts: Looking to contribute or leverage CEP-44 in their Apache Cassandra projects.

4. Agenda

• Welcome & Introductions (5 minutes)
• Understanding Cassandra CDC (10 minutes)
• Kafka Integration Using the Sidecar (15 minutes)
• Live Demo (15 minutes)
• Q&A & Networking (15 minutes)

Join us to discover how CDC with Cassandra and Kafka can power real-time data solutions. We look forward to seeing you!