Learn about the evolution and future of data processing systems in this technical talk from a Google engineer exploring how independent frameworks are being unified through Shared Foundations. Discover how cloud computing, machine learning, HTAP, streaming, observability, and graph processing have driven significant changes in data systems over the past decade. Explore the challenges of stack fragmentation in open source and Meta environments, and understand how the Shared Foundations initiative enables the creation of composable systems. Gain insights into how this unified approach delivers improved performance, enhanced features, faster engineering development, and a more streamlined user experience.