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Learn how to connect to Kafka in Sealos DevBox using PHP
This guide will walk you through the process of connecting to Kafka using PHP within your Sealos DevBox project.
Prerequisites
- A Sealos DevBox project with PHP environment
- A Kafka cluster created using the Database app in Sealos
Install Required Extensions
In your Cursor terminal, first install the necessary system dependencies:
Then, install the Kafka extension for PHP:
Connection Setup
Create a Configuration File
First, let's create a configuration file to store our Kafka connection parameters. Create a file named config.php
in your project directory with the following content:
Replace the placeholders with your actual Kafka credentials from the Database app in Sealos.
Create a Kafka Producer
Create a file named kafka_producer.php
with the following content:
This script creates a Kafka producer and sends a message to the specified topic.
Create a Kafka Consumer
Create another file named kafka_consumer.php
with the following content:
This script creates a Kafka consumer that listens for messages on the specified topic.
Usage
To run the producer script, use the following command in your Cursor terminal:
To run the consumer script, open another terminal and use:
The consumer will start listening for messages. When you run the producer script, you should see the message being received by the consumer.
Best Practices
- Use environment variables for Kafka configuration details.
- Implement proper error handling and logging.
- Consider using a library like
monolog
for better logging capabilities. - Implement a graceful shutdown mechanism for your consumer.
- Use compression for better performance when dealing with large messages or high throughput.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter connection issues:
- Verify your Kafka broker address in the
config.php
file. - Ensure your Kafka cluster is running and accessible.
- Check for any network restrictions in your DevBox environment.
- Confirm that the
rdkafka
extension is correctly installed and enabled.
For more detailed information on using Kafka with PHP, refer to the php-rdkafka documentation.
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