The lecture introduces Schema Registry, explaining its necessity in managing schema evolution in distributed systems using Kafka. It highlights the challenges of schema changes and how Schema Registry, a Confluent product, enforces data contracts and handles schema evolution. The integration of Schema Registry with Kafka is discussed, emphasizing its role in ensuring schema compatibility and improving data processing efficiency. The lecture concludes with a brief overview of the next steps in learning about schema evolution.

What happens when a consumer is not aware of changes made by a producer?

How does Schema Registry handle schema compatibility checks?