[KAFKA-18299] Promote Kafka Connect data package as a dedicated module

• Type: Wish
• Status: Patch Available
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Unresolved
• Component/s: connect
• Assignee: Mario Fiore Vitale
• Reporter: Mario Fiore Vitale
• Created: 6 days ago 13:21
• Updated: 4 days ago 12:59

Description

The current implementation restricts the usage of data classes, which prevents broader adoption and integration. By moving these classes to a separate module, we can achieve:

• More flexible for developers

• • Developers can now use these data classes outside of Kafka Connect
  • It makes it easier to create consistent data models across different applications

• Cleaner project structure

• • Allows independent versioning of data format components
  • Creates a clearer separation of different parts of the Kafka ecosystem

• Become standard for other tools and frameworks

• • It makes it easier for third-party tools to work with Kafka's data models
  • It can be used as a generic data format
  • It helps different streaming platforms work together more smoothly

Issue Links

• links to: GitHub Pull Request #18256