# Avro

> Apache Avro data serialization reference. Covers schema definition, primitive and complex types, logical types, schema evolution and compatibility rules, Confluent Schema Registry, Python/fastavro usage, Kafka integration, and Spark/Flink connectors.

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- Updated: 2026-08-19
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# Apache Avro Reference

Schema-based data serialization for streaming and storage.

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `intro` | Overview, comparison, use cases |
| `schema` | Types, logical types, structures |
| `evolution` | Compatibility, schema registry |
| `python` | fastavro, Kafka, pandas |
| `tools` | CLI, Spark, Flink, best practices |