Using Podman with Docker Compose: BuildKit Integration Challenges and Solutions
By
LaSombra
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Summary
The article discusses using Podman as an alternative to Docker for running Docker Compose projects, focusing on the author's experience with Podman's compatibility issues, particularly with BuildKit integration. The author explores different approaches including using Podman's Docker Compose wrapper and direct Podman Compose, highlighting challenges with BuildKit support and providing workarounds for building images.
Key quotes
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Because Docker doesn't play well with nftables and I prefer a rootless + daemonless approach, I'm using Podman.
The wrapper has the same name as the replacement, which makes things confusing.
Unfortunately, both options have their own issues when it comes to BuildKit support.
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