Docker is a platform that enables you to automate the deployment of applications in containers. Containers are lightweight, stand-alone, executable packages of software that include everything needed to run an application, such as code, runtime, libraries, environment variables, and configuration files.

Key Features

  • Portability: Docker containers can run consistently across different environments, including laptops, data centers, and the cloud.
  • Scalability: You can easily scale your applications by adding more containers.
  • Efficiency: Containers use fewer resources than traditional virtual machines, making them more efficient.

Getting Started

To get started with Docker, you can download and install Docker Engine on your machine. Once installed, you can run the following command to create your first container:

docker run hello-world

This command will download a small Docker image and run it in a container.

Further Reading

For more information on Docker, you can visit the following resources:

Docker Engine