Apache Kafka Series - Confluent Schema Registry & REST Proxy

Why take this course?
🌟 Master Apache Avro & Kafka's Confluent Schema Registry and REST Proxy with Stephane Maarek 🌟
🚀 Apache Kafka Series: Avro, Schema Registry & REST Proxy 🚀
Dive deep into the core components of a typical Apache Kafka stack and elevate your data serialization game with this comprehensive course!
What You'll Learn:
Apache Avro:
- A powerful serialization framework for binary data exchange.
- Emphasizes schema as a first-class citizen, making it easier to read and write using various languages.
- The de-facto standard data serialization format for fast and big data applications.
Confluent Schema Registry:
- Stores a versioned history of all your Avro schemas within Kafka topics.
- Enforces schema compatibility (backward, forward, full).
- Automatically integrates with Apache Kafka and Confluent Schema Registry.
- Helps to make your messages much smaller and lighter, increasing Kafka throughput and performance.
Confluent REST Proxy:
- Enables you to send and receive Avro data using an HTTP REST API with Kafka topics.
- Allows for easy interaction with Apache Kafka using any programming language, not just Java.
- Provides an efficient way to consult topic lists and metadata within Apache Kafka.
Course Structure:
This course is a blend of hands-on practice and theoretical understanding, ensuring a robust learning experience.
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Comprehensive Theory & Practice: Before diving into the Confluent Schema Registry and REST Proxy, we'll cover the foundational concepts of Apache Kafka and Avro to provide you with a solid understanding of how they fit together in real-world scenarios.
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Step-by-Step Guidance: You'll receive detailed instructions, complete with code examples, to help you implement and master Avro serialization, Schema Registry, and REST Proxy functionalities within Kafka.
Your Instructor:
Stephane Maarek is your dedicated instructor for this course. With over 1 million students taught and more than 350,000 reviews received, Stephane has extensive experience in delivering knowledge on Apache Kafka and its ecosystem. As the co-founder of Conduktor, a leading enterprise Apache Kafka platform, he brings practical, real-world expertise to your learning journey.
Course Perks:
- Lifetime Access: Get unlimited access to all future updates of the course material.
- Expert Instructor Support: Have your questions answered in the dedicated Q&A section.
- Valuable Resources: Benefit from links to insightful articles and high-quality code samples to build your next applications.
- Certificate of Completion: Earn a Udemy Certificate of Completion to showcase your new skills.
Why Enroll in This Course?
Apache Kafka expertise is in high demand, with roles and opportunities growing as the technology evolves. By completing this course, you can:
- Boost Your Career: Increase your value as a professional by mastering essential Kafka components.
- Take on New Roles: Become the Kafka expert within your company or organization.
- Challenge Yourself: Engage with advanced Kafka concepts through our series of courses designed for every skill level, from beginner to advanced.
Ready to Advance Your Career in Apache Kafka?
Join Stephane Maarek and thousands of other students who have already embarked on this journey. Enroll now to unlock your potential and become a Kafka professional! 🦘
Happy learning, and see you inside the course!
Additional Resources:
Looking to expand your knowledge beyond Avro, Schema Registry, and REST Proxy? Check out the other volumes in the Apache Kafka Series for a comprehensive learning path:
- Learn Kafka for Beginners v2
- Kafka Connect Hands On Learning
- Kafka Streams for Data Processing
- ksqlDB on Kafka - Hands On!
- Kafka Cluster Setup & Administration
- Kafka Security (SSL SASL ACL)
- Kafka Monitoring and Operations
Happy learning, and here's to your success with Apache Kafka! 🚀💻📊
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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