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What does the BACKWARD compatibility rule in Kafka Schema Registry ensure?

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Kafka - Schema Registry
What does the BACKWARD compatibility rule in Kafka Schema Registry ensure?
ABoth old and new schemas can read each other's data
BOld schema can read data produced with the new schema
CNo compatibility checks are enforced
DNew schema can read data produced with the previous schema
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand BACKWARD compatibility meaning

    BACKWARD compatibility means new schema can read data written with the old schema.
  2. Step 2: Compare options with definition

    New schema can read data produced with the previous schema matches this definition exactly, others describe different rules.
  3. Final Answer:

    New schema can read data produced with the previous schema -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    BACKWARD = New reads old [OK]
Quick Trick: Backward means new schema reads old data [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Confusing backward with forward compatibility
  • Thinking backward means old reads new
  • Assuming no compatibility checks

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