Any reason why producer auto group id is generated on the se

[timfox]

The current code generates this on the server then sends it back to the client in the response packet.

Any reason why this is necessary?

Can't it just be generated on the client, then there's no need to send it over the network..?

[ataylor]

you're right, I'll make this change today.

[timfox]

I fixed this and removed other related redundant code