Kafka connector in ClickHouse now supports fetching Avro schemas from schema registry using basic authentication with URL-encoded credentials.
Why it matters
This feature addresses the need for secure access to schema registries that require basic authentication. By enabling URL-encoded credentials, users can authenticate properly and fetch Avro schemas when consuming Kafka messages, enhancing compatibility and security.How to use it
To use this feature, configure the Kafka connector with the schema registry URL including basic authentication credentials in URL-encoded format. This allows the connector to authenticate and retrieve the Avro schema during Kafka data ingestion.