The Power of Dev Containers and GitHub Codespaces
Talk (60 min)
Dev Containers bring reproducibility and consistency across any platform with Docker, simplifying project onboarding and setup. GitHub Codespaces takes this a step further, offering scalable, cloud-hosted development environments, accessible from anywhere.
In this session, you'll gain insights into:
Dev Containers Fundamentals: Understand their role in creating consistent development environments.
GitHub Codespaces Integration: Explore how Codespaces enhances Dev Containers, providing flexible, cloud-based development.
Practical Implementation: Learn to configure Dev Containers for your projects, including tool installation, VS Code extensions, port forwarding, and software setup.
Maximizing Codespaces: Discover how to customize Codespaces for remote development efficiency.
Join us to embrace these cutting-edge tools, transforming your development process and team collaboration.
Chris Ayers
Chris is a Senior Customer Engineer on the Fast Track for Azure team at Microsoft, where he showcases his profound expertise in DevOps and cloud technologies. As a key organizer for DevOpsDays Tampa Bay and Tampa Bay DevOps, he plays a significant role in shaping the tech community in Tampa Bay. Furthermore, Chris's involvement with Tampa.Devs emphasizes his unwavering commitment to the local developer ecosystem. Specializing in modern applications built with DevOps principles and Azure cloud services, his knowledge also encompasses DevOps culture, CI/CD processes, infrastructure as code, cloud-native solutions, and DevSecOps. This ensures a comprehensive approach to development, security, and operations. Beyond his professional endeavors, Chris is a sought-after international speaker at various meetups/conferences, an avid reader, and an enthusiastic gamer.