Rob Kendrick
I want to normalise "docking" as the word to describe moving something that previously worked just fine to Docker.
Mar 13 at 1:07pmWeb
Show threadmathewMar 13
@rjek I refer to containers as Collateralized Technical Debt Obligations.
Show threadLiam ProvenMar 13
@rjek I bloody don't.
Show threadJM HornerMar 13
@rjek May I suggest #endockification ?
Show threadSimon CozensMar 13
@rjek Like they do to dogs.
Show threadTim 🛥️🌈Mar 13
@rjek it's totally docked up
Show threadAlan FrancisMar 13
@rjek as in “it was working fine, but you’ve gone and docked it up now”.
Show threadPaul MartinMar 13
@[email protected] It sends out the message that they can't be bothered to maximise compatibility and portability.

Rust and JavaScript library dependencies are a symptom of this mindset. Thankfully tools exist to help with this.