Explore microservices architecture and cloud-native development in this 51-minute conference talk from Spring I/O 2018 in Barcelona. Dive into Spring Boot and Spring Cloud Stream as Oleg Zhurakousky addresses common challenges faced by developers in distributed systems. Learn practical solutions for issues such as rapid prototyping, debugging, monitoring, testing, and deployment lifecycles. Gain insights into available tools and best practices through live coding demonstrations and hands-on examples. Discover how to leverage Spring Integration, understand its limitations, and harness the power of Spring Cloud Stream for building robust, scalable microservices. Cover topics including CloudEvents, message handling, destination binders, and bridge-based binding while acquiring valuable tips and tricks to enhance your microservices development workflow.