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Here are some tips, including the required configurations and code samples, to help you implement a Kafka consumer in Java.

Required dependencies

Ensure that you have the following dependencies in your project:

Configuration

Ensure that you have the following configuration in your application.yml or application.properties file:

Code sample for a Kafka Listener

Here’s an example of a Kafka listener method:
Make sure to replace β€œTOPIC_NAME_HERE” with the actual name of the Kafka topic you want to consume from. Additionally, ensure that you have the necessary serialization and deserialization logic based on your specific use case.
Last modified on July 7, 2026