Tart 2.25.0 has been released, enhancing its capabilities as an advanced toolset for creating, operating, and managing virtual machines that run macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon-based systems. By utilizing Apple's proprietary Virtualization.Framework, which is specifically designed for the M1 chip, Tart offers exceptional performance without compromising efficiency. This integration allows for a seamless experience resembling the operation of Docker containers, as Tart can work with OCI-compatible container registries for storing virtual machine images.
In addition to its core functionalities, Tart provides robust integration with various continuous integration (CI) systems, including a dedicated on-demand GitHub Actions Runners service. The toolkit also features Orchard Orchestration, a powerful utility for managing multiple Tart virtual machines across a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. Users can control thousands of virtual machines through a simple REST API or access them remotely via the Orchard Command Line Interface (CLI), making it user-friendly for managing large-scale deployments.
Tart has gained popularity for a diverse range of applications, from enhancing CI/CD pipelines and creating reproducible local development environments to enabling the testing of device management systems without requiring physical devices. Developed by CI engineers, Tart is tailored to meet automation needs effectively.
Extended Features and Benefits:
- Enhanced Performance: With the continued evolution of Apple Silicon, future updates may further optimize the performance of Tart, taking full advantage of advancements in hardware.
- User-Friendly Interface: As Tart evolves, improvements to its user interface could make it even more accessible for users at all levels of expertise.
- Community Support: An expanding user community could lead to the development of additional plugins and resources, enhancing the overall utility of Tart.
- Scalability: The ability to manage a vast number of virtual machines easily positions Tart as a leading solution in environments requiring high scalability, such as cloud computing and large-scale software testing.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Future iterations might explore compatibility with more operating systems, broadening the scope of use cases.
Tart 2.25.0 is poised to remain a pivotal tool for developers and CI engineers, continuously adapting to the evolving landscape of software development and deployment
In addition to its core functionalities, Tart provides robust integration with various continuous integration (CI) systems, including a dedicated on-demand GitHub Actions Runners service. The toolkit also features Orchard Orchestration, a powerful utility for managing multiple Tart virtual machines across a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. Users can control thousands of virtual machines through a simple REST API or access them remotely via the Orchard Command Line Interface (CLI), making it user-friendly for managing large-scale deployments.
Tart has gained popularity for a diverse range of applications, from enhancing CI/CD pipelines and creating reproducible local development environments to enabling the testing of device management systems without requiring physical devices. Developed by CI engineers, Tart is tailored to meet automation needs effectively.
Extended Features and Benefits:
- Enhanced Performance: With the continued evolution of Apple Silicon, future updates may further optimize the performance of Tart, taking full advantage of advancements in hardware.
- User-Friendly Interface: As Tart evolves, improvements to its user interface could make it even more accessible for users at all levels of expertise.
- Community Support: An expanding user community could lead to the development of additional plugins and resources, enhancing the overall utility of Tart.
- Scalability: The ability to manage a vast number of virtual machines easily positions Tart as a leading solution in environments requiring high scalability, such as cloud computing and large-scale software testing.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Future iterations might explore compatibility with more operating systems, broadening the scope of use cases.
Tart 2.25.0 is poised to remain a pivotal tool for developers and CI engineers, continuously adapting to the evolving landscape of software development and deployment
Tart 2.25.0 released
Tart is an advanced toolset designed for creating, operating, and maintaining virtual machines running macOS and Linux on Apple Silicon-based systems.
