Depot

What's the secret to lightning-fast builds? Remote caching. We think the next evolution of build cache is remote, in fact. Slow builds are more than just an inconvenience—they’re a bottleneck to productivity, feedback loops, and developer experience. At Depot, we’re at the forefront of software build technology, helping teams unlock faster builds without overhauling their entire CI/CD pipeline. Our latest blog post dives into remote build caching—a powerful but often underutilized strategy to speed up builds by reusing previously compiled artifacts. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/dWWDzctC #RemoteCaching #BuildPerformance #EngineeringProductivity #DeveloperTools #DeveloperExperience

A customer recently asked: ? "Would you recommend local caching or remote caching for Go builds within Docker images?" Great question! Here’s what our engineering team suggests: ? Local caching inside a Docker image build is faster since it leverages NVMe disks and avoids network traffic. ? Remote caching makes sense if you want to share the cache across both Docker image builds and local builds. If cross-environment caching is key for your workflow, remote caching is the way to go! Otherwise, local caching wins on pure speed. ??♀? #DevOps #Platform #GoLang #Docker

?? What actually happens when you "build" software? ?? At its core, the build process is about turning source code into something that actually runs. But it’s not just "pressing a button and waiting" (though it often feels that way when builds are slow). Here’s what’s happening under the hood: ?? Build tools take your source code and transform it into an executable. ?? They resolve dependencies and make sure commands run in the right order. ?? Build specifications (living in build files) dictate when to trigger build steps based on changes. ?? The whole setup — your build system — is meant to automate this process efficiently. In an ideal world, this all happens fast. But we know that in reality, sluggish builds, wasted dev time, and unnecessary frustration are the norm. That’s why build acceleration and performance matter. If your build system isn’t optimized, you’re not just waiting — you’re losing valuable time and momentum.

Is it possible to make software builds near-instant? Our CEO and technical co-founder Kyle Galbraith thinks so, and he and fellow technical co-founder Jacob Gillespie are on a mission to make it happen. Hear Kyle talk about Depot's origin story and grand ambitions on the ShipTalk podcast here ?? https://lnkd.in/gtV-guvB

?? ?? We just refreshed and updated one of our most popular technical guides, "How to reduce your #Docker image size." Why refresh content? Because we all know tech moves fast ?? . Not as fast as a Depot build, of course, but fast nonetheless. Check out the refreshed post here ?? https://lnkd.in/dd8KdrR9 And if you have any thoughts or insights, we'd love to hear them ??

?? Are you heading to KubeCon EU in a couple weeks? ?? Us too! We'd love for you to swing by booth S781 and say hi ?? #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon #KubeConEU

Last month, Depot Software Engineer Billy Batista published an article that breaks down how we’ve identified key opportunities to reduce the time it takes for our hardware to start running your #GitHub Actions jobs. ?? A simple solution—boot a new EC2 instance per job—was too slow. A pre-provisioned pool was faster, but lacked flexibility. Our solution? Multiple pools. ?? Read the full technical breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/duJKgV4N #DevOps #PlatformEngineering #SoftwareEngineering

?? After migrating our database to PlanetScale Metal, we're seeing 8x Faster Queries ?? We’ve used #PlanetScale since 2022, and when they invited us to try their new Metal instance type, we jumped on the opportunity. The results? ? 8x faster p95 query latency ? Consistent performance all day (no more slowdowns during peak hours) ? Lower infrastructure costs ? No more data retention limits for build analytics With PlanetScale Metal, we can utilize local NVMe SSDs, unlocking massive performance gains — something we’ve also seen with container build cache storage at Depot. Read more about our results and why Metal is a game-changer for high-I/O workloads: https://lnkd.in/gBWGiMk6 Shoutout to the team at PlanetScale for pushing the boundaries of database performance! ??

????? Our CEO and co-founder, Kyle Galbraith, was recently featured on the ShipTalk Podcast with Dewan A.! In the interview, Kyle shares about his: ?? Unique journey into Platform engineering and co-founding Depot with his colleague and friend Jacob Gillespie. ?? Personal experience and passion for solving slow software builds. ?? Perspective on balancing rapid delivery with stability and quality. ?? Thoughts on the future of #DevOps and #PlatformEngineering, emphasizing efficiency and developer empowerment rather than hype-driven trends. Don't miss Kyle's candid reflections on leadership, the startup journey, and the critical role developer experience plays in building great software. Watch the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gtV-guvB #DevEx #DeveloperProductivity #Startup

Psssst! We're gonna be at KubeCon EU in a couple weeks... If you'll be there too, we'd love for you to swing by and say hi! ?? Whether you're battling slow builds, wrestling with remote Docker builds, cursing the cost of GitHub Actions runners, or just want to geek out about building software and developer productivity, we’re here for the conversation. ?? When? April 1-4, 2025 ?? Where? London ?? Where to find us? Booth S781 Let's connect, share ideas, and push the boundaries of build performance. See you there! ??? #KubeCon #CloudNativeCon #KubeConEU