Docker: The Secret Weapon for Cloud Efficiency with Kyle Tryon

Rob Ocel, Tracy Lee, Adam Rackis, and Danny Thompson sit down with Kyle Tryon, Senior Developer Advocate at Depot, to talk all things Docker, dev containers, and modern build systems. They break down how Docker simplifies development by solving those "it works on my machine" problems, how cloud-based caching speeds up builds, and why tools like Kubernetes are becoming essential for scaling modern apps. Kyle also shares his journey from fixing laptops in retail to becoming a leading voice in the dev space, plus some great insights into how Docker and Depot are changing the game for developers everywhere.

Chapters

1: Introductions (00:00 – 02:40)

2: What is Docker and Why It Matters (02:41 – 06:30)

3: Docker Files and Containers 101 (06:31 – 11:00)

4: Challenges of Environment Setup & Dev Containers (11:01 – 15:00)

5: The Power of Layer Caching in Docker (15:01 – 20:30)

6: Introduction to Depot and Cloud-Based Builds (20:31 – 25:00)

7: Optimizing Docker Builds with Depot (25:01 – 30:00)

8: Docker in the Modern Web Stack (30:01 – 35:00)

9: The Future of Cloud Builds and CI/CD Pipelines (35:01 – 40:00)

10: Final Thoughts and Where to Find More (40:01 – End)

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