Devnexus 2025 - Containers and #Kubernetes Made Easy Deep Dive into Podman Desktop - Cedric Clyburn

This talk explores the world of containers and Kubernetes using Podman Desktop, an open-source tool designed to enhance container development workflows and deploy applications seamlessly to both local and remote Kubernetes environments. The speaker introduces an intuitive interface that works with various container engines, including Podman and Docker, aiding developers in the building and deployment of containers. An interactive live demonstration illustrates the process of transitioning from containers to Pods and Kubernetes directly from a local machine, highlighting best practices for cloud-native application development. The session also covers integrating Generative AI into applications through the Podman AI Lab, enabling quick prototyping of AI-enabled applications using open-source large language models such as LLaMA and mistralai. Attendees will learn to adopt containers effectively while ensuring reliable deployments on Kubernetes utilizing local clusters and Podman Desktop's security features.