Best of Containers — November 2025

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   CodeHead·26w

   The Docker Alternative Most People DON'T KNOW

   Podman is a Red Hat-backed container engine that offers a daemonless, rootless alternative to Docker while maintaining command compatibility. It provides native pod support similar to Kubernetes, can export pod definitions directly to Kubernetes YAML, and eliminates security risks associated with Docker's root-privileged daemon. The tool runs OCI-compliant containers, offers near drop-in replacement for Docker commands, and allows developers to build custom extensions while maintaining a smaller attack surface through its rootless architecture.

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   Article

   AWS·26w

   Build production-ready applications without infrastructure complexity using Amazon ECS Express Mode

   Amazon ECS Express Mode is a new capability that automates containerized application deployment with a single command. It handles infrastructure setup including load balancers, auto scaling, networking, and security groups automatically. Developers can deploy production-ready applications using AWS best practices without managing hundreds of configuration parameters. The service provisions ECS clusters, task definitions, Application Load Balancers, and Route 53 domains from one entry point. Available in all AWS Regions with no additional cost beyond standard AWS resource usage.

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   CNCF·28w

   Lima becomes a CNCF incubating project

   Lima, a tool for running Linux virtual machines optimized for containers in local development environments, has been promoted to CNCF incubating status. Originally created in 2021 as a containerd demonstration tool for Mac users, Lima now supports multiple container engines (containerd, Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) and has expanded to include AI agent sandboxing use cases. The project has grown significantly since joining CNCF as a sandbox project in 2022, doubling its GitHub stars to 18,200+ and gaining adoption by tools like Colima, Rancher Desktop, and AWS Finch. Version 2.0 introduces a plug-in system for VM drivers, GPU acceleration support, and Model Context Protocol server capabilities.

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   Docker·28w

   Docker Engine v29 Release

   Docker Engine v29 introduces three major architectural changes: containerd image store becomes the default for new installations (replacing legacy graph drivers), migration to Go modules for better dependency management, and experimental nftables support to replace iptables. These changes improve maintainability, ecosystem alignment with Kubernetes and other containerd-based platforms, and future-proof the Docker platform. Existing installations are unaffected, but users can opt-in to the new features. The release focuses on infrastructure improvements rather than user-facing features.

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   Nick Janetakis·26w

   Docker Captain's Summit in Istanbul — Nick Janetakis

   A Docker Captain shares their experience attending Docker's second annual summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The four-day event included speed networking, presentations on Docker's roadmap, breakout sessions on topics like AI agents and content creation, and social activities including a Bosphorus boat tour. The author extended their stay to explore Turkey for three weeks, reconnecting with fellow captains even after the official event ended.

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