[tobbyb]

We have been working on a simplified container build system which does away with layers altogether. [1]

The use of layers at the build stage adds a lot of needless complexity with very little benefits and users really need to step back and question the value they are getting from the use of layers. [2]

Words like 'immutability', 'declarative' and 'reproduciblity' are often used in ways that can lead to user misunderstanding and can be accomplished with simpler workflows. For instance immutability, reuse, composition do not require layers. There needs to be a lot more technical scrutiny to avoid confusion.

[1] https://www.flockport.com/docs/containers#builds

[2] https://www.flockport.com/guides/say-yes-to-containers.html