[tszming]

>> Debian is a good example of the opposite end of Docker.

It is not fair to compare Docker with Debian. Docker Inc (who backed Docker) is a for-profit corporation and is backed by investors. It is understandable why they need to push their products into production the soonest time possible.

[jmspring]

I use Docker a lot. I also use things like Docker volume plugins and have had to modify code due to API changes/breakages.

"Production ready" in the "container space" for me are Solaris Zones, FreeBSD Jails, and to an extent lxc (it's stable, but I've used it less). I like what Docker/Mesos/etc. bring to the table, but when working with the ecosystem, it takes work to stay on top of what is going on.

It is even harder to consult with a customer or company interested in containers and give the most accurate near/long term option. It becomes a discussion in understanding their application, what approach works now, and guidance for what they should consider down the road.

Networking and Storage are two areas with a lot of churn currently.

[Sylos]

What does it matter how fair it is? It's neither fair to compare a monkey to a fish in terms of being able to climb trees, but that doesn't change that one of the two is most likely already sitting on a branch. And ultimately, if you need something that can climb trees, a fish simply won't do, no matter how fair you try to treat it.