Kafka for Developers - Data Contracts Using Schema Registry - Schema Registry Internals and Interacting with Schema Regi

This lecture provides an in-depth look at the internals of Schema Registry, focusing on how schemas are stored using Kafka topics and the various ways to interact with a running Schema Registry instance. It covers the use of RESTful services and tools like Insomnia to access API endpoints, manage schemas, and check compatibility. The lecture also introduces key resources such as subjects, schemas, config, and compatibility, and explains their roles in schema evolution and data contract enforcement.

What is the significance of schema compatibility in the Schema Registry?

How can Insomnia be used to interact with the Schema Registry?

What are the different schema types supported by the Schema Registry?