Grocker - A Python Build Chain for Docker

Discover Grocker, a Python build chain for Docker, in this 19-minute EuroPython Conference talk. Learn how to transform Python packages into self-contained Docker images for easy deployment in Docker infrastructure. Explore the challenges of packaging and deploying large Python projects, and understand how Grocker addresses these issues. Gain insights into the development of Paris' electric car sharing service, Autolib', and the transition from Debian packaging to Docker. Understand the benefits of using Docker for atomic and deterministic code updates. Follow the speaker's journey through packaging difficulties, deployment challenges, and the creation of Grocker as a solution. Dive into the technical aspects of Grocker, including its Docker entry point feature for simple application startup. Cover topics such as the context of Python packaging, Docker Hub integration, Grocker image creation, usage instructions, IPs, and Coco.