More generic AvroSerializer class. Added AvroDeserializer class. Added tests for Avro serialization/deserialization. Added Avro schemes to test/resources for test executions.
AvroProducer can now send a list of field values according to the schema, not only a formatted String. other minor changes
increased timeouts for tests
removed unnecesary files
Easier to use local zookeeper instance. Added ZooKeeper Helper class for common ZK operations
Local Kafka instance now shutdowns also Zookeeper instance.
removed unnecesary file
updated local Kafka property
Added tests for basic kafka messaging
Added tests for Avro messages produced into Kafka