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What is schema evolution in Scala data systems?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Schema evolution allows data formats to change without breaking existing systems.
Deep explanation
In systems like Kafka and Spark, schema evolution is handled via Avro, Protobuf, or JSON versioning. Scala applications must handle backward and forward compatibility when consuming evolving data streams.
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