Kubernetes has skyrocketed to the top as the premier platform for managing containers at scale. But, let’s face it, diving into the world of Kubernetes and working with it as a developer can be intimidating, especially for those just starting their containerization journey. Local development environments tend to lack consistency with target Kubernetes environments, causing challenges in deploying and debugging your applications in production. How can you minimize this inconsistency as a developer and have a smoother transition for your application from your development desktop into production? Podman Desktop is the answer.

This talk will introduce Podman Desktop, a powerful, cross-platform, and open-source graphical tool that simplifies container development workflows. Compatible with multiple runtimes (Podman, Docker, and others), it offers a user-friendly way to start with containers and smoothly transition to Kubernetes. It’s your new stepping stone to Kubernetes.

In this demo, we’ll dive into how this cutting-edge tool can guide you through the journey from application to containers, to pods, and finally to Kubernetes. From showcasing the advantages of Podman Desktop, including the security aspects, to preparing your containers for deployment, this is a must-see for anyone looking to streamline their container development process!