In the first episode of the Cloud Native Compass podcast, the hosts discuss a range of topics related to cloud, containers, and Kubernetes. The conversation begins with a discussion on the cost of cloud adoption, which is becoming increasingly challenging for many organizations. The guests share their experiences and offer advice on how to navigate this tricky situation. 

The guests also discuss their backgrounds and experiences in the tech industry. Eli, a developer advocate at Scaleway, shares their experience in data engineering and programming. Abdel, a cloud developer advocate at Google, talks about his experience in datacenters and his focus on Kubernetes and service mesh. Neil, CEO and co-founder of Portainer, describes himself as an engineer and shares his experience in building, breaking, and fixing things. He also emphasises his love for making things easy and his hatred for complexity.

Overall, the podcast provides valuable insights into the cloud native landscape and offers practical advice for organisations looking to adopt cloud technologies. The guests' diverse backgrounds and experiences bring a unique perspective to the conversation, making it an informative and engaging listen for anyone interested in cloud computing.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introductions
• (03:32) - Cost of Cloud
• (15:35) - Alternative Cloud Providers
• (26:30) - Do we trust Docker?
• (37:00) - WebAssembly: Edge, Serverless, More?
• (49:14) - Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs)
• (01:03:25) - Shameless Plugs