This document discusses cloud-native data and patterns for managing data in microservices architectures. It describes using data services and APIs to interface with existing data sources. Patterns like caching data at the edge with various caching strategies are discussed. The document also covers using multiple small databases with each microservice rather than a shared database. Event sourcing and CQRS patterns are presented as ways to integrate data across services. Finally, the impact on roles like database administrators is considered in cloud-native data environments.