Docker

WHAT IS DOCKER?

Docker is an open source platform that allows developers to build, package and run applications in so-called containers. Containers are isolated environments that contain all the necessary dependencies and resources for an application to run smoothly on different operating systems and infrastructures.

WHAT DO WE USE DOCKER FOR?

Docker is used to simplify and standardize the deployment and execution of applications. Docker allows developers to encapsulate applications and their dependencies in containers, resulting in a consistent environment regardless of the underlying infrastructure. Docker is often used in DevOps workflows to accelerate and simplify application development, deployment, and scaling.

WHY DOCKER?

Docker offers several advantages over traditional deployment methods. First, it enables faster deployment of applications because containers can be started and stopped quickly without changing the underlying infrastructure. Second, Docker improves application portability by allowing containers to run consistently across environments, from on-premises development environments to public clouds. Third, Docker promotes efficiency and resource utilization because containers use resources more efficiently than virtual machines and the applications run in isolated environments. Overall, Docker helps accelerate development and deployment processes, improve application consistency and reliability, and increase flexibility in modern IT environments.