Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kafka
noun
ˈkafkə
Definition
Kafka is a name that refers to a famous writer and a software framework.
Examples
- Franz Kafka’s works often explore themes of alienation and existential angst.
- Apache Kafka allows for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications.
Meaning
Kafka can refer to Franz Kafka, a German-speaking Bohemian writer known for his surreal and existential works. It can also refer to Apache Kafka, an open-source stream-processing platform used in data handling and real-time data streaming.
Synonyms
- Kafkaesque (for the writer)
- Data stream processor (for the software)
