Ever found yourself needing to create a container image, but Docker just isn’t an option? Sometimes the best solutions come from thinking outside the box … and outside the usual tools. In this post, I explore what’s in an image and the DIY path to building your own OCI images.

A common question I’ve heard is “how do I run Docker commands from within a GitHub Actions job container?” In this post, I’ll explore how GitHub Actions implements job and service containers using Docker, and how you can use that to run your own Docker commands from inside a job container.

Running Docker-in-Docker inside Kubernetes can be tricky … especially when you need to access private registries. Learn how to securely authenticate DinD containers.

Ever wondered why you can’t just export your environment variables in GitHub Actions? I mean, it’s a Bash script, right? Well, it turns out that the way GitHub Actions works makes exporting them across steps impossible. Let’s dive into the details and learn how to properly set environment variables in your workflows.

Need to authenticate with different Git repositories using various credentials? This post explores how to dynamically authenticate with Git using credential helpers, environment variables, and secret management systems.