How to configure a Kafka serializer in the DevTest Kafka send and receive step.
For example an Avro serializer.
Release : 10.6
Component : DevTest Workstation
To configure a Serializer in the Kafka step and in the associated assets, the following has to be configured in the local.properties file:
lisa.experimental=true
Follow the instructions in the documentation for setting up the following Kafka Assets:
Kafka Connection
Kafka Topic
Kafka Consumer and Producer
See:
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-enterprise-software/devops/devtest-solutions/10-6/reference/test-step-descriptions/apache-kafka-steps/kafka-advanced-use-cases.html
Follow the instructions in the documentation for serializers:
https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/ca-enterprise-software/devops/devtest-solutions/10-6/reference/test-step-descriptions/apache-kafka-steps/kafka-advanced-use-cases.html#concept.dita_a1bfdcf366a8197e41d8182289a588aea91cca6d_Serializer
After that you can use a property to store the message payload as per this screenshot:
To configure the producer (and consumer) with an Avro serializer use the custom setting:
And configure any properties required by the serializer by selecting "Configuration: Open Editor..." :