Data Contracts & Schema Registry
Enforce data contracts between producers and consumers. Schema registry, breaking change detection, compatibility modes, and automated documentation.
Key Features
- Centralized schema registry (Avro, Protobuf, JSON)
- Breaking change detection and prevention
- Compatibility modes (backward, forward, full)
- Contract testing in CI/CD
- Automated schema documentation
Benefits
- Prevent breaking changes from reaching production
- Contract testing in CI catches issues early
- Compatibility modes enable schema evolution
- Automated docs keep schema knowledge current