Apache Kafka - Real-time Stream Processing (Master Class) - Creating and using AVRO schema in Kafka Streams

What is the main purpose of using Avro serialization in Kafka streams?

Explain the role of the Schema Registry in the Confluent platform.

Describe the process of setting up a new Maven project for Avro serialization.

What steps are involved in creating Avro schema definitions for a Kafka application?

What is the significance of the 'POS invoice' method in the context of this lecture?

How do you handle serialization and deserialization in a Kafka streams application?

What are the key differences between JSON and Avro serialization in Kafka streams?

What challenges might arise when migrating from JSON to Avro serialization?

How can you verify that messages are being correctly serialized and deserialized in Kafka?

Discuss the importance of unit testing in Kafka streams applications.