S7E20 | Kafka Serialization Explained: JSON vs Avro vs Protobuf for Beginners

20/10/2025 6 min Temporada 7 Episodio 20

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In this episode of PithorAcademy Presents: Deep Dive, we break down one of the most important choices in Kafka pipelines: serialization. The format you choose—JSON, Avro, or Protobuf—directly impacts performance, compatibility, and data evolution.We cover:JSON vs Avro vs Protobuf – strengths and weaknessesTrade-offs in serialization – speed, storage, compatibilityWhy JSON isn’t always the best choice for real-time systemsBy the end, you’ll know how to pick the right serialization format for your Kafka producers, consumers, and event-driven microservices.🔗 Listen on Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4WwstTvCBb18IKyqGVHYAUAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/0c4eac7c-e695-49b4-b825-595fface346b/pithoracademy-presents-deep-diveYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCMO9B2qiqsyC3ui4Vk4P7IgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/id1827417601JioSaavn: https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/pithoracademy-presents-deep-dive/1/J4wBuNvwFro🌐 Connect with Us:Website: https://www.pithoracademy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PithorAcademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pithoracademy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pithoracademy#Kafka #ApacheKafka #KafkaSerialization #KafkaJSON #KafkaAvro #KafkaProtobuf #KafkaForBeginners #KafkaTutorial #KafkaDataFormats #KafkaEventStreaming #KafkaDataEngineering #SerializationExplained #KafkaPerformance #KafkaMicroservices #PithorAcademy #PithorAcademyPodcast #PithorAcademyDeepDive

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