Docker on Mac with ARM Type: A Smooth Transition

The recent shift to Apple's M1 chip has brought about a significant change in the architecture of our devices. As developers, we're likely still getting accustomed to this new setup, and it may take some time for all our tools to catch up. However, you can also install Rosetta 2 manually via `/usr/sbin/softwareupdate -install-rosetta`. This will prompt the OS to detect that Rosetta is needed and install it automatically.

I've found that even when an ARM-native version of an application isn't available, the emulated one works just fine without any noticeable performance drawbacks. In my experience, all the software I need to use 'just works.' My Xeon Linux-based workstation suddenly feels old in comparison to my new M1-based MacBook Pro.

This transition to ARM architecture is a significant step forward, and it's likely that we'll see more mainstream adoption in the future. Tech giants like Nvidia and Amazon are already investing heavily in making ARM work for various use-cases. For instance, Nvidia is trying to acquire ARM Holdings from SoftBank, while Amazon has made deep investments in its new Graviton processors.

Low energy consumption and low heat dissipation are key benefits of the ARM architecture, which enables efficient processing for large workloads. It's a remarkable piece of engineering, and I believe that ARM is indeed the future.

When using Docker on my M1-based MacBook Pro, I've been impressed by how smoothly it runs without any noticeable lag or noise. The typical reaction when discovering this is 'it runs my Docker stack without sounding like a plane taking off?' Over the past couple of months, I've used my new laptop for a mix of development, email, and other tasks that come with being an open-source maintainer. Overall, my experience has been positive, and I'm excited to see where this transition takes us in the future.

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