Together, MongoDB and Apache Kafka make up the heart of many modern data architectures. Integrating Kafka with external systems like MongoDB is best done through the use of Kafka Connect. This API enables users to leverage ready-to-use components that can stream data from external systems into Kafka topics, as well as stream data from Kafka topics into external systems.
The official MongoDB Connector for Apache Kafka is developed and supported by MongoDB engineers. It is also verified by Confluent, following the guidelines set forth by Confluent’s Verified Integrations Program. The connector, now released in beta, enables MongoDB to be configured as both a sink and a source for Apache Kafka.