Continuous Delivery with Docker Containers and Java - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Explore the intricacies of implementing a continuous delivery pipeline for Java applications using Docker containers in this 52-minute talk. Discover the essential steps for creating an effective pipeline, including the impact of container technology on Java development, benefits and challenges of packaging containerized applications, and options for adding metadata to images. Learn how to validate nonfunctional and operational requirements when executing Java applications within containers. Gain valuable insights from real-world production experiences and lessons learned the hard way. Delve into topics such as Dockerfile content, Hotspot, base images, Spring Boot, Jlink, dependencies, BuildKit, antipatterns, packaging Java artifacts, testing, memory requirements, security considerations, and commercial options for Docker image scanning. Understand the complexities of mixing development and operations, and explore tools like Telepresence for improved workflow.