Docker and Devcontainers on Windows Without Docker Desktop

This conference talk from Conf42 Python 2025 demonstrates how to set up Docker and development containers on Windows without using Docker Desktop. Learn the prerequisites needed before diving into the installation process for Visual Studio Code's Dev Containers extension. Follow along as Justin Dearing guides you through installing Docker Community Edition, properly configuring Docker on Windows systems, and exploring alternative container solutions like Podman and Rancher Desktop. The 11-minute presentation provides a complete walkthrough from initial setup to final configuration, offering Windows developers practical options for container-based development environments without relying on Docker Desktop.