This post provides best practices and key concepts for using Confluent Schema Registry, including how schema IDs are handled, the role of subjects, and the importance of data contracts and compatibility. It also explains the use of data quality rules and provides guidance on schema mutation.
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Understand schema IDsUnderstand subjects and versionsUnderstand data contractsPre-register schemasUse schema normalizationPrefer the topic-based subject name strategyUse schema compositionUse subject aliasesUnderstand compatibility levelsPrefer backward compatibilityUnderstand compatibility groupsUse schema migration rulesUse data quality rulesUnderstand schema deletionDon't mutate schemasSort: