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Ok, didn't realize that those installed by the OS were for the OS itself and not for the benefit of developers :p. Thanks and yes the xkcd drawing says it all.
by guhsnamih 6y ago
Ok, didn't realize that those installed by the OS were for the OS itself and not for the benefit of developers :p. Thanks and yes the xkcd drawing says it all.
- thesuperbigfrog 6y agoWell, historically they were one and the same: for the OS and for development. However with that setup, problems arise if the developer wants / needs to use libraries or frameworks that conflict with what the OS needs or offers. Part of the reason that containers have become so popular / useful is isolation of the OS and "infrastructure" from the development or production space.
- guhsnamih 6y agoYes, this is another useful insight. Containers suddenly make a lot more sense to me now.