#Golang Posts

Kafka costs are too damn high. Switch to Conduit

Kafka Costs Are Too Damn High! Here's How We Saved 73.8% Per Month By Ditching Kafka Connect

Learn how Meroxa achieved a 73.8% cost reduction by replacing Kafka Connect with Conduit, their open-source data integration engine. Discover how they improved memory usage from 1.5GB to 100MB per connector, reduced startup times from 30-60s to ~1s, and cut monthly compute costs from $45K to $12K. This technical deep-dive explores real performance metrics, architectural benefits, and practical implementation details for teams looking to optimize their Kafka infrastructure costs.

By DeVaris Brown

20 May 2025

From Java to Go: A Developers Journey Pt. 1

Switching from Java to Go? In this first part of the series, I share my journey transitioning from Java to Go, including key differences, challenges, and lessons learned. From implicit interfaces to error handling, multiple return values, and no function overloading—discover what makes Go unique and how to navigate the switch effectively. Whether you're considering Go or already making the move, this guide will help you adapt to Go’s simplicity and efficiency.

By Haris Osmanagić

20 Feb 2025