Learn about the evolution of microservice communication protocols in this 33-minute conference talk that explores HTTP-based solutions for next-generation distributed systems. Discover how modern microservice architectures are advancing beyond traditional communication methods through insights from an Apache Member and key contributor to Spring AI Alibaba, Spring Cloud Alibaba, and Apache Dubbo projects. Examine the technical foundations, implementation strategies, and practical benefits of HTTP-based protocols in microservice environments, including performance considerations, scalability improvements, and integration patterns. Gain understanding of how these protocols address current limitations in microservice communication while providing a foundation for future distributed system designs. Explore real-world applications and best practices for implementing HTTP-based communication protocols in production microservice architectures.