Kafka for Developers - Data Contracts Using Schema Registry - Introduction

This course, led by software engineer Dileep, covers data serialization with a focus on Avro and its use in Kafka applications. It introduces Schema Registry for data evolution and demonstrates building real-time Kafka producer and consumer applications using Springboot. The course is hands-on, targeting experienced Java developers interested in Avro and Schema Registry. It includes practical examples using Gradle and Maven, with source code available on GitHub.

What are the fundamentals of data serialization discussed in the course?

Explain the importance of Avro for exchanging data between applications using Kafka.

What techniques are covered in the course for evolving data using Schema Registry?

Describe how to build a Springboot Kafka producer and consumer application that uses Avro.

Who is the targeted audience for this course and what prior knowledge is expected?