Apache Kafka Series - Confluent Schema Registry & REST Proxy
Kafka - Master Avro, the Confluent Schema Registry and Kafka REST Proxy. Build Avro Producers/Consumers, Evolve Schemas
4.74 (3599 reviews)
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4.5 hours
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May 2025
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$89.99
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What you will learn
Write simple and complex Avro Schemas
Create, Write and Read Avro objects in Java
Write a Java Producer and Consumer leveraging Avro data and the Schema Registry
Learn about Schema Evolution
Perform Schema evolution using the command line and in Java
Utilize the REST Proxy using a REST Client
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Our Verdict
An excellent starting point for understanding Kafka Avro, the Confluent Schema Registry, and REST Proxy; however, be prepared to encounter some versioning discrepancies and missing advanced topics. Recommended if you're looking for a solid foundation and are comfortable with self-guided updates.
What We Liked
- Great introductory course on Kafka Avro, Schema Registry, and REST Proxy
- Well-structured content with helpful hands-on exercises
- Knowledgeable instructor explains concepts clearly
- Covers essential details of working with AVRO schemas
- Excellent examples provided; useful for both Java and Node developers
Potential Drawbacks
- Somewhat outdated, using older versions of Confluent and Avro
- Lacks advanced topics like multiple record types in one topic
- Missing connecting schema registry with kafka-connect demonstration
- Needs an update to address issues with M1 Macs
- Occasionally misaligned with current versions of REST Proxy API
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11/03/2017
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