podman-knowledge-patch

# Podman knowledge patch Use this patch before changing Podman commands, configuration, Quadlets, machine workflows, Kubernetes replay, networking, storage, build automation, or REST clients. Treat defaults and output contracts as version-sensitive. Read the topic reference that matches the work instead of assuming Docker behavior or older Podman behavior. ## Reference index | Reference | Read for | | --- | --- | | [APIs, bindings, and observability](references/apis-bindings-and-observability.md) | Libpod and Compat endpoints, Go bindings, remote connections, inspect/list output, events, and TLS | | [Containers and runtime](references/containers-and-runtime.md) | Create/run/update/exec, health checks, pods, signals, filters, checkpoint/restore, devices, and runtime defaults | | [Images, builds, and artifacts](references/images-builds-and-artifacts.md) | Builds, image operations, signing, OCI artifacts, SBOMs, and artifact APIs | | [Kubernetes, network, and storage](references/kubernetes-network-and-storage.md) | `kube play/generate/down`, CDI, networks, volumes, secrets, host files, and storage checks | | [Machines and platforms](references/machines-and-platforms.md) | Machine providers, VM provisioning, host mounts, Windows/macOS support, TLS trust, and machine OS management | | [Migration and configuration](references/migration-and-configuration.md) | Upgrade prerequisites, removed stacks, unified config lookup and precedence, database migration, packaging, and security ...