The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source From Docker to Dagger (Interview)
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Jul 28, 2023 
In this chat with Solomon Hykes, the creator of Docker and founder of Dagger, listeners dive into the evolution of container technology. Solomon shares insights from his decade-long journey with Docker and details the innovative transition to Dagger, a CI/CD platform designed for flexibility. He emphasizes the role of community collaboration in building Dagger, discusses the importance of open source, and touches on user-generated content shaping perceptions. Expect engaging reflections on past experiences and a glimpse into the future of developer tools!
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Docker's Early Days
- Solomon Hykes's journey with Docker began as an outsider obsessed with containers.
- He spent five years developing the technology before it gained widespread recognition.
Docker's Key Innovation
- Docker's key innovation was not containers themselves, but the concept of containers as an abstraction layer.
- This differed from the previous view of containers as simply lightweight VMs.
Open Source and Community
- Docker's success stemmed from open-sourcing and the formation of a core community.
- This community comprised individuals who shared a similar vision and contributed to Docker's development.