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# [Why Kafka Uses Long Polling Instead of Webhooks: A Deep Dive into Real-time Communication Patterns](https://akhil36.hashnode.dev/why-kafka-uses-long-polling-instead-of-webhooks-a-deep-dive-into-real-time-communication-patterns?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Discover why Apache Kafka uses long polling instead of webhooks. Learn about different polling patterns, their pros and cons, and when to use each in your a

Oct 2, 2024 · 5 min read · akhil36.hashnode.dev  
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