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Quick Take
This directly impacts Brian's daily development workflow across his fintech work and multiple side projects - faster Docker means faster iteration cycles. The performance claims (17 min vs 45 min for dev environments) could translate to meaningful productivity gains for someone juggling multiple projects.
Relevant Domains
Engineering craft/architecture/productivity Side projects/automation/earning from skills (secondary - faster dev cycles = more time for revenue-generating work)
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"I Replaced Docker Desktop and Got 3 Extra Hours Per Week"
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"The Hidden Cost of Slow Development Tools for Side Hustlers"
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"Why I Don't Trust Performance Claims (But Tested This One Anyway)"
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Key Quotes
17 min vs 45 min to provision development environment
Less than 0.1% background CPU usage on Apple Silicon
Drop-in replacement for Docker Desktop
VirtioFS file sharing, and other optimizations
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#developer-productivity
#docker
#side-projects
#tool-evaluation
#performance-optimization
#mac-development
#infrastructure