Explore the fundamentals of stream processing and Apache Flink in this 56-minute conference talk by Marta Paes Moreira. Dive into the evolution of stream processing from real-time applications to a unified paradigm for distributed data processing. Learn about Flink's flexible APIs, powerful execution model, and its adoption by major companies like Alibaba, Netflix, Uber, and Yelp. Discover key concepts such as state, time, and the building blocks that make Flink a resilient and versatile option for stateful stream processing. Examine Flink's competitive edge over similar frameworks, its API stack, and how it handles distributed systems, fault tolerance, and checkpointing. Gain insights into Flink's applications in streaming analytics, stateful serverless applications, and its deployment on Kubernetes. Engage with questions about Flink's advantages, performance, and integration with other technologies, including Python support.