Sometimes there are better options than Docker
Michael Crilly — Mar 7, 2025 — talk
Why watch
This video challenges the common advice of defaulting to Docker for every problem, using a Reddit discussion about offline Ansible installation as a starting point. Michael Crilly argues that lazy engineering leads to bloated systems, harder security management, and unnecessary complexity when simpler native tools would suffice. The content is aimed at developers and DevOps engineers seeking to improve their engineering judgment and consider alternatives before automatically reaching for containers.