Dev Containers

Concept

Container-based development environments defined in a devcontainer.json file, so that every developer, VS Code instance and CI pipeline runs the same runtimes, tools and extensions.

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Key points about Dev Containers

Dev containers, defined in devcontainer.json and used in VS Code, give developers reproducible and portable workspaces. · Stop Environment Drift with VS Code Dev…

Episodes about Dev Containers

Stop Environment Drift with VS Code Dev Containers

2025-11-03 · Video on YouTube

In this episode, we break down how modern development teams can fully automate their CI pipelines using dev containers, container images, and command-line tooling. We explore why containerization has become foundational to DevOps workflows, how development…

Articles about Dev Containers (1)

Streamlining Your Workflow: Automating CI Pipelines with Docker and GitHub Actions
2026-08-12 · Mirko Peters
Welcome back to the podcast! If you have ever stared blankly at your monitor wondering why code that ran perfectly on your local machine is currently melting your p…

Frequently asked questions

How do dev containers solve the works on my machine problem?

They package the environment with the code so every developer and the CI pipeline run the same setup. This removes drift caused by differing local installations. · From the episode: Stop Environment Drift with VS Code Dev…

How do dev containers connect to CI pipelines?

Container images and CLI tooling let CI use the same environment developers use. Docker and GitHub Actions then automate steps from build to deployment. · From the episode: Stop Environment Drift with VS Code Dev…

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Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03