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Using dev containers in VSCode on Windows without using Docker Desktop

Why do I need this? - Using Docker Desktop for commercial use requires a license!

Docker Desktop is only free for small businesses with fewer than 250 employees AND less than $10 million in annual revenue. Docker Subscription Service Agreement

What are dev containers?

Dev Containers in Visual Studio Code are Docker containers used as full-featured development environments. They allow opening any folder inside a container, leveraging VS Code’s features. The contents of the dev container can be defined using a devcontainer.json file.

Azure Developer CLI from playground to production?

If you are a developer who works with Azure or wants to work with Azure, you might already be aware of the Azure Developer CLI (azd), a "new-ish" command-line tool that simplifies and enhances your Azure development experience. Lets run over some of the basics and some thoughts I have on how to make use of azd in a more "production ready" fashion.