The whole Docker limitation for business has a real impact on T developers. As an example, I am not allowed to use Docker Desktop, even though I manage and maintain businesscritical image builds. It’s a pain. I have mentioned Podman in the past, but I recently stumbled across Rancher Desktop. At its core, it’s a desktop management system for system management and testing, but it can also be exceedingly useful in the development phase, too. While it’s not exactly the same as Docker, it is certainly well worth checking out.
Rancher Desktop can be a good alternative to the costly Docker Desktop.
It just makes life easier by allowing easy, same-as production, using production-like commands to build and test. Best of all for those in big business, there is no bill to pay per month to use Docker.