In order to improve your knowledge of Apache Kafka and Spring Boot 2.0, the following books are recommended to be read, as they will be helpful in the coming chapters:
- Apache Kafka 1.0 Cookbook - https://www.packtpub.com/big-data-and-business-intelligence/apache-kafka-10-cookbook
- Mastering Spring Boot 2.0 - https://www.packtpub.com/application-development/mastering-spring-boot-20