[jira] [Assigned] (KAFKA-18299) Promote Kafka Connect data package as a dedicated module

["Mario Fiore Vitale (Jira)" <ji...@apache.org>]

     [ https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/KAFKA-18299?page=com.atlassian.jira.plugin.system.issuetabpanels:all-tabpanel ]

Mario Fiore Vitale reassigned KAFKA-18299:
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    Assignee: Mario Fiore Vitale

> Promote Kafka Connect data package as a dedicated module
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>
>                 Key: KAFKA-18299
>                 URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/KAFKA-18299
>             Project: Kafka
>          Issue Type: Wish
>          Components: connect
>            Reporter: Mario Fiore Vitale
>            Assignee: Mario Fiore Vitale
>            Priority: Major
>
> 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
>  ** Supports a more generic data format
>  ** Helps different streaming platforms work together more smoothly



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