In this video we go through how to set up and use Watchtower, the tool to automatically update your Docker containers. You'll learn everything from basic setup with docker-compose to advanced features like Slack notifications and custom monitoring rules. While perfect for development environments, I'll also explain why it's not recommended for production use and what alternatives you should consider instead.
🔗 Relevant Links
Watchtower - https://containrrr.dev/watchtower/
ArgoCD Image Updater - https://argocd-image-updater.readthed...
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Diun - https://crazymax.dev/diun/
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📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Watchtower in Action
03:19 Issues with Watchtower
04:15 Final thoughts
