The document discusses strategies for partitioning data effectively to avoid issues such as uneven load distribution across partitions, which can lead to system performance problems like slower brokers and increased consumer lag. It outlines varying levels of complexity in approaches to manage uneven partitions, from simply increasing the number of partitions to using advanced techniques involving custom partitioners and potentially migrating to new topics for better balance and scalability. The importance of understanding data consumption patterns, resource allocation, and disaster recovery during these partitioning strategies is emphasized.
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