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Real-Time Trading App: Golang, Kafka, Websockets — Intro & Setup (PART-1)
High-performance real-time trading engine with Golang, Kafka, and Websockets..

This blog will be structured into four parts:
- Introduction & Setup
- Golang Integration with Kafka
- Consumer Service & Websockets Implementation
- Frontend Development
System Design

This article serves as a comprehensive guide to building a real-time trading platform using Golang, Kafka, and Websockets. Let’s delve into the rationale behind our choice of components:
1. Golang: Golang’s direct compilation to machine code and its simplicity make it an ideal choice for low-latency systems. While debates exist about language preferences, Golang stands out for its efficiency and effectiveness in getting the job done.
2. Kafka: Despite the bidirectional capabilities of Websockets, we opt for Kafka for two key reasons. Firstly, Websockets solely facilitate data exchange without data storage capabilities. For timely financial data analysis, multiple services may be necessary…