Docker

Containerization platform for packaging applications and their dependencies into portable containers.

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What is Docker?

Docker is an open-source platform that empowers developers to automate the deployment, shipping, and running of distributed applications using containerization technology. It allows applications to run consistently across different development environments.

Key Features

Containerization

Package software into portable and self-sufficient containers.

Portability

Run containers consistently across any environment with Docker installed.

Isolation

Create isolated environments with dedicated resources for each application.

Image Layering

Use layered image architecture to optimize storage and reuse common components.

Networking

Define custom networks for seamless container communication.

Volume Support

Persistent data storage with container-mounted volumes for database applications.

Common Use Cases

Microservices Architecture

Deploy individual microservices as independent containers.

Development Environments

Replicate production environments locally for debugging and testing.

CI/cd Pipelines

Integrate container builds and deployments into automated pipelines.

Multi-Tenant Apps

Isolate tenant workloads with dedicated container instances.

Database Migration

Version database schemas in containers for controlled upgrades.

Legacy App Modernization

Wrap aging applications in containers for migration strategies.

Getting Started

Quick Steps

  1. 1 Install Docker: brew install docker or visit official site
  2. 2 Create Dockerfile: Define your application's build instructions
  3. 3 Build image: docker build -t myapp .
  4. 4 Run container: docker run -p 8080:80 myapp
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