Book Review: Podman for DevOps — Second Edition

Sharing my ideas and feedback after reading “Podman for DevOps — Second Edition” Image from the official edition Introduction: Why I’m Never Going Back to Docker Desktop: My Switch to Podman Containerization is no longer a “new” kid on the block. Most of us have grown up professionally with Docker and Docker Desktop as our default environment. However, after making the switch to Podman and Podman Desktop, I’ve reached a point of no return. If you’re still on the fence about switching your local container runtime, here is why I’ve made Podman my permanent home: True Open Source DNA: Unlike some alternatives that have moved toward proprietary models, Podman is fully open-source. It isn’t just “free to use” — it’s built on open standards (OCI) and is seeing incredibly rapid development and innovation. Zero Cost, Zero Hassle: Podman and Podman Desktop are both completely free of charge. You don’t have to worry about licensing tiers or “seat” costs as your team grows; it’s enterprise-ready