nodejs-express kafka consumer returns empty object

[josiemundi]

Describe the bug The nodejs-express kafka starter app returns an empty object when trying to consume a message from the topic.

To Reproduce Steps to reproduce the behavior:

• Appsody run as per readme instructions
• Produce a message to the my-topic queue
• Consume a message

Expected behavior When I produce a message to the my-topic topic I am expecting to see that message when I consume from that topic.

Actual behaviour Consuming returns an empty object

Environment Details (please complete the following information):

• Docker desktop for mac

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• CLI version:
• Stack you are using (including the version): nodejs-express kafka

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[neeraj-laad]

@ianpartridge @djones6 Would you be able to take a look at this one?

[josiemundi]

@neeraj-laad I spoke with @ianpartridge and confirm we will try to have a look. Just raising so it can be tracked.

[josiemundi]

@neeraj-laad I have solved this. It is because it is expecting a json object. I will add some extra information to the readme so that it is clear.

[neeraj-laad]

@josiemundi Thanks! Let's use this issue to track that README change.