The real power of a Schema Registry shows up when you need to change your message formats over time. Backward, forward, and full compatibility modes - and how to evolve schemas safely without coordinating simultaneous deployments.
A Schema Registry is a central repository for the structure of every message type flowing through Kafka. It enforces contracts, enables safe schema evolution, and turns your event stream into living documentation.
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