A technical analysis reveals Kafka's limitations as a job queue, highlighting potential unfairness in job distribution among workers, especially at low volumes. The worst-case scenario formula shows how jobs can be unevenly distributed, leading to inefficient resource utilization. Traditional message brokers may be more suitable for low-volume job queuing until Kafka implements KIP-932.

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