Client Bidirectional Compatibility

Client Bidirectional Compatibility

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Interactive Video

Information Technology (IT), Architecture

University

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Hard

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The video tutorial introduces the concept of bidirectional compatibility in Kafka, a feature that allows different versions of Kafka clients and brokers to communicate effectively. This feature was introduced in Kafka version 0.10.2 in July 2017. The tutorial explains that older clients can interact with newer brokers and vice versa, emphasizing the importance of using the latest client library versions for better stability and features. It concludes with a recommendation for further reading on the Continent blog.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature was introduced in Kafka version 0.10.2?

Forward compatibility only

Unidirectional compatibility

Backward compatibility only

Bidirectional compatibility

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the benefit of using the latest Kafka client library version?

It is easier to install

It offers better stability and features

It is cheaper

It requires less memory

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a Kafka client version 2.0 communicate with a broker version 1.1?

Only if the client is downgraded

Yes, due to bidirectional compatibility

No, they must be the same version

Only if the broker is upgraded

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if you have older brokers but want to use the latest client library?

Downgrade the client library

Upgrade all brokers immediately

Use the latest client library as long as brokers are version 0.10.2 or higher

Avoid using the latest client library

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where can you find more detailed information about Kafka's bidirectional compatibility?

In the Kafka documentation

On the Continent blog

In the Kafka source code

In the Kafka user forum

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