Introduction to Docker
Docker is an open-source platform used to build, ship, and run applications in containers. It was introduced in 2013 and has since become one of the most widely used containerization platforms in the world. Docker is designed to simplify the process of creating, deploying, and managing applications, making it easier for developers to focus on their code rather than the infrastructure. Why Docker? Docker offers several advantages over traditional virtualization technologies. Firstly, Docker is lightweight compared to virtual machines, as it does not require an entire operating system to run each container. Instead, containers share the host operating system, allowing for faster startup times and reduced resource consumption. Secondly, Docker makes it easy to build and deploy applications across different environments. Containers can be run on any system that supports Docker, regardless of the underlying hardware or operating system. This makes it easy to move applications between ...