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Why Developers Are Abandoning Docker for Podman

Growing number of development teams are switching from Docker to Podman for container management. We explore the key differences and migration challenges

Why Developers Are Abandoning Docker for Podman

The container landscape is shifting. According to our recent survey of 2,500 developers, 23% have migrated from Docker to Podman in the past year, with another 31% considering the switch.

The Docker Dilemma

Docker's dominance seemed unshakeable just two years ago. However, several factors are driving developers away:

Licensing Changes

Docker Desktop's new licensing model requires paid subscriptions for companies with more than 250 employees or $10M+ revenue.

Security Concerns

Docker's daemon architecture runs with root privileges, creating potential security vulnerabilities.

Why Podman is Winning

Red Hat's Podman offers compelling advantages:

  1. Daemonless Architecture
    Unlike Docker, Podman doesn't require a
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Critical Vulnerability Found in Popular npm Package

Security researchers discover backdoor in 'node-ipc' package with over 1 million weekly downloads. Immediate update recommended for all Node.js projects

Critical Vulnerability Found in Popular npm Package

A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the widely-used npm package 'node-ipc', affecting potentially millions of JavaScript applications worldwide.

The Vulnerability

The malicious code, introduced in version 10.1.1, can:

  • Execute arbitrary commands on infected systems
  • Access environment variables and secrets
  • Establish backdoor connections to remote servers
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Over 1,200 popular packages depend on node-ipc, making this one of the most widespread npm security incidents to date.

Immediate Action Required

# Check if you're affected
npm list node-ipc

# Update to safe version
npm update [email protected]

How It Happened

The package maintainer's account was compromised through a

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GitHub Copilot Chat Now Available in VS Code

GitHub's AI-powered coding assistant gets conversational interface directly in Visual Studio Code. Free for verified students and open source maintainers

GitHub Copilot Chat Now Available in VS Code

GitHub has rolled out Copilot Chat to all Visual Studio Code users, bringing conversational AI directly into the development workflow. The feature allows developers to ask questions, debug code, and generate functions through natural language.

What's New

The chat interface appears as a sidebar panel in VS Code, enabling developers to:

  • Ask coding questions in plain English
  • Debug errors with contextual explanations
  • Generate unit tests automatically
  • Refactor code with AI suggestions
"Copilot Chat feels like having a senior developer sitting next to you. It understands your codebase context and provides surprisingly accurate suggestions."
- Sarah Chen, Senior Developer at Stripe
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OpenAI Launches GPT-5 with 10x Speed Boost

OpenAI just announced GPT-5 with unprecedented speed improvements and multimodal capabilities. Early benchmarks show dramatic performance gains

OpenAI Launches GPT-5 with 10x Speed Boost

OpenAI has officially unveiled GPT-5, marking a significant leap forward in artificial intelligence capabilities. The new model delivers performance improvements that CEO Sam Altman described as "transformative for the industry."

Key improvements include

  • 10x faster inference speed compared to GPT-4
  • Native multimodal processing for text, images, and video
  • Enhanced reasoning capabilities with 40% better accuracy on complex problems
  • Reduced hallucinations by 60% according to internal testing

The model will be available through OpenAI's API starting July 27, with ChatGPT Plus subscribers getting early access. Pricing remains unchanged at current GPT-4 rates.

"This isn't just an incremental update," said Altman during

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