KEFCore: professional support

Looking for Entity Framework Core and Apache Kafka™ expertise? MASES Group can help you design, build, deploy, and manage Entity Framework Core and Apache Kafka™ applications.

What MASES Group can help with

Architecture and design

  • Data model design for Kafka-backed EF Core applications: entity structure, topic naming conventions, partition and retention strategy, and ComplexType mapping
  • SerDes selection and configuration (JSON, Avro, Protobuf) — including mixed-format models and custom serializers
  • Kafka Streams topology alignment with EF Core query patterns: state store selection, RocksDB vs. in-memory, and interactive query design

Implementation

  • Integration with existing EF Core codebases: migration from InMemory or relational providers, model convention setup, and DbContext lifecycle management
  • LINQ query optimization against KEFCore: store lookup flag selection (UseStorePrefixScan, UseStoreKeyRange, etc.) and RocksDB state store tuning
  • Exactly-once semantics with KEFCore transactional producers: transaction group design, SaveChanges patterns, and consumer isolation.level configuration
  • SignalR integration for real-time .NET applications consuming live Kafka data via KEFCore

Operations and performance

  • RocksDB lifecycle handler configuration and state store parameter tuning for production workloads
  • Per-entity producer configuration: batching, compression, acks, and retry strategy via KEFCoreProducerAttribute or fluent API
  • Durability and restart behavior: persistent storage configuration, catchup strategy, and state store sizing

Training and knowledge transfer

  • Hands-on workshops covering the KEFCore programming model: DbContext setup, entity conventions, SerDes, and Kafka Streams integration
  • Code reviews and architectural walkthroughs for teams building EF Core applications on Apache Kafka™
  • Guidance on JCOBridge HPA Edition for teams requiring the highest reliability at the JVM↔CLR boundary

Contact

To discuss your project or request a quote, contact MASES Group at:

Note

KAFKA is a registered trademark of The Apache Software Foundation. MASES Group has no affiliation with and is not endorsed by The Apache Software Foundation.

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