Breaking Down Barriers: How Containerization Promotes Equity in the Tech Industry

Explore the impact of containerization on equity in the tech industry through this 34-minute conference talk presented at Open Source 101 2023 in Charlotte. Dive into the world of containers, understanding their functionality and significance in modern software development. Learn how tools like GitHub Codespaces and GitPod, built on container technology, are revolutionizing the developer experience. Discover how containerization addresses the common "It works on my machine" problem by providing consistent development environments. Investigate the potential of container technology to reduce barriers and promote equity within the tech industry, making software development more accessible to developers from diverse backgrounds. Gain insights into the evolution of containerization since its popularization by Docker in 2013 and its transformative effects on software development practices.