NATS: The Cloud-Native Challenger to Kafka's Messaging Throne

Efficient messaging sets the pace for the lifetime of any distributed system. While Kafka is the obvious choice, NATS has shown in recent years to be an extremely capable, cloud-native alternate solution. This talk will introduce NATS and present its simplicity, scalability, and performance in cloud environments. We'll explore NATS' key features, architectural benefits, and how it compares to Kafka. Through practical examples and real-world use cases, attendees will gain insights into when and how to use NATS in their own projects.