[Open beta] Introducing Packages: native container registry in Bitbucket Cloud

This post announces the open beta of Bitbucket Packages, a native container registry for Bitbucket Cloud. It details the core functionality of publishing and consuming container images, the rationale behind its development (addressing fragmented workflows, permission inconsistencies, and inefficiencies), and the beta release details. It also outlines the pricing model for the general availability launch (storage and network traffic overages) and provides instructions on how to get started, including creating package records, authenticating with API tokens, building and pushing images, and viewing published images. Future enhancements planned include deletion and garbage collection, enhanced Pipelines integration, and support for additional package types.