Apache Kafka performance #1 - linger.ms

This post introduces a series focused on Apache Kafka performance, starting with a comparison of Kafka versions 3.7.2 and 4.3.0. The author shares firsthand benchmarks illustrating performance differences, observing higher end-to-end latency under low load conditions with Kafka 4.3. The insights provided are based on real testing scenarios, making it relevant for developers interested in Kafka performance.