Podman Compose
Podman Compose is a tool that allows developers to define and run multi-container applications using Podman, an open-source container engine. It uses Docker Compose-compatible YAML files to orchestrate containers, enabling easy management of services, networks, and volumes in a Podman environment. This tool is particularly useful for local development and testing of containerized applications without requiring Docker.
Developers should learn Podman Compose when working in environments that prioritize security and rootless containers, as Podman runs without a daemon and supports rootless operations by default. It is ideal for projects migrating from Docker to Podman, as it maintains compatibility with existing Docker Compose files, reducing the learning curve. Use cases include setting up development stacks, testing microservices locally, and deploying applications in security-conscious or daemon-less container ecosystems.