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  +[partintro]
  +--
   This guide describes the Apache Kafka implementation of the Spring Cloud Stream Binder.
   It contains information about its design, usage and configuration options, as well as information on how the Stream Cloud Stream concepts map into Apache Kafka specific constructs.
  +--
   
  -= Usage
  +== Usage
   
   For using the Apache Kafka binder, you just need to add it to your Spring Cloud Stream application, using the following Maven coordinates:
   
  
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  Default: Empty map.
  
  == Kafka Producer Properties
  
  The following properties are available for Kafka producers only and
  must be prefixed with `spring.cloud.stream.kafka.bindings.<channelName>.producer.`.
  
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  == Apache Kafka Binder Overview
  
  A simplified diagram of how the Apache Kafka binder operates can be seen below.
  
  