Akka Streams Java Professional
Instructor-led training in Akka Streams Java Professional. Delivered live online by senior practitioners, with hands-on labs and a final assessment. Includes an Skilvi course-completion certificate.
Overview
The Akka Streams Java Professional course delves into the powerful reactive programming model provided by Akka Streams, enabling developers to build responsive and resilient applications. This course emphasizes stream processing concepts, allowing you to efficiently handle large volumes of data in a non-blocking manner, which is essential in today's data-driven environments.
What you'll learn
- You will be able to design and implement Akka Streams applications for data processing.
- You will be able to understand and apply backpressure strategies in stream processing.
- You will be able to leverage Akka Streams for integrating with various data sources and sinks.
- You will be able to build resilient and fault-tolerant stream processing applications.
- You will be able to optimize stream processing performance for large-scale data.
- You will be able to apply functional programming principles within the context of Akka Streams.
Curriculum
7 modules · outline is indicative and can be tailored to your team.
1Introduction to Akka Streams
- Overview of Reactive Programming
- Understanding Akka and Akka Streams
- Setting Up the Development Environment
2Core Concepts of Akka Streams
- Understanding Materialization
- Defining Sources, Sinks, and Flows
- Stream Lifecycle and Execution
3Backpressure and Flow Control
- What is Backpressure?
- Implementing Backpressure in Akka Streams
- Handling Stream Failures Gracefully
4Advanced Stream Processing
- Combining Streams with Merge and Zip
- Transforming Data with Map and FlatMap
- Using Graphs for Complex Stream Processing
5Integration with External Systems
- Connecting Akka Streams to Databases
- Integrating with Messaging Systems
- Working with File and Network I/O
6Testing and Debugging Akka Streams
- Unit Testing Akka Streams Applications
- Debugging Techniques for Stream Processing
- Monitoring and Logging
7Performance Optimization
- Profiling and Benchmarking Akka Streams
- Tuning System Resources for Stream Applications
- Best Practices for High Throughput
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Java and basic knowledge of Akka is recommended.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for experienced Java developers looking to enhance their skills in reactive programming with Akka Streams.
Certification
Frequently asked questions
What is the delivery format of the course?
The course is delivered as an instructor-led live-online training.
How long is the course?
The course duration is typically 40 hours, delivered over several weeks.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion?
Yes, you will receive an Skilvi course-completion certificate after finishing the course.
Are exam vouchers included?
Exam vouchers are available through authorized channels on request.
What are the prerequisites for this course?
Familiarity with Java and basic knowledge of Akka is recommended.

Pricing on request
- Live online (VILT)
- 32–40 hours
- Hands-on labs & assignments
- Skilvi completion certificate
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