
Apache Kafka vs RabbitMQ vs Apache Pulsar: The Messaging Thunderdome
When your microservices start gossiping like teenagers at a sleepover, you need a messaging system that won’t drop the drama. Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and Apache Pulsar are the heavyweight champions in this arena, each with their own fighting style. Let’s break down their strengths, weaknesses, and secret weapons – with actual code to prove it’s not just theoretical fluff. Core Philosophies: What’s Under the Hood? RabbitMQ is your reliable old-school postman....