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What is the main purpose of an Avro schema in Kafka?

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Kafka - Schema Registry
What is the main purpose of an Avro schema in Kafka?
ATo route messages to different topics
BTo define the structure and data types of messages
CTo compress messages for faster transmission
DTo encrypt messages for security
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand Avro schema role

    An Avro schema describes how data is organized and typed in messages.

  2. Step 2: Compare options with schema purpose

    Only defining structure and data types matches the schema's role.

  3. Final Answer:

    To define the structure and data types of messages -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Avro schema = data structure definition [OK]
Quick Trick: Avro schema describes message format, not security or routing [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing schema with encryption or compression
  • Thinking schema controls message routing
  • Assuming schema is for message storage

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