Containerd Project Update and Deep Dive

Explore the latest updates and advancements in containerd through this informative conference talk presented by maintainers Maksym Pavlenko from Apple and Samuel Karp from Google. Gain insights into configuring and getting started with containerd for Kubernetes users. Delve into the exciting developments within the containerd ecosystem, including the experimental Sandbox API in version 1.7, which enables better modeling of non-traditional runtime environments, and the Transfer Service, introducing a new model of extensibility for image operations. Learn about the upcoming containerd 2.0 release, which aims to stabilize new features and establish a robust foundation for long-term maintenance by removing deprecated functionality. Discover the vibrant and expanding ecosystem surrounding containerd, including subprojects like nerdctl, wasm, and various snapshotters, as well as vendor- and community-driven projects focused on image streaming, developer experience, and new OS platforms. Explore the introduction of Rust in the containerd ecosystem through a new non-core library for building Rust-based shims.