Seems like there's a need for a cloud infrastructure/language independent packaging format, to build a "github of installable applications"
Maybe container images that can also be used as bootable images?
Maybe container images that can also be used as bootable images?
I think Chef and Puppet try to fill that role, somewhat
Edit: actually, this recent HN discussion looks promising https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5392041