[Solved] You want to optimize Kafka message size and speed. Which schema choice is best and why? - Ans: Use Protobuf because it is compact and faster to serialize/deserialize | Kafka

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You want to optimize Kafka message size and speed. Which schema choice is best and why?

AUse JSON Schema because it is human-readable and easy to debug

BUse XML schema because it supports complex data types

CUse Protobuf because it is compact and faster to serialize/deserialize

DUse plain text messages without schema for maximum speed

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Compare JSON Schema and Protobuf
JSON Schema is readable but larger; Protobuf is compact and faster.
Step 2: Choose based on optimization goal
For smaller size and speed, Protobuf is better.
Final Answer:
Use Protobuf because it is compact and faster to serialize/deserialize -> Option C
Quick Check:
Compact and fast = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Protobuf is compact and faster than JSON Schema [OK]

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