Docker

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Definition

A popular platform for creating and managing containers. Like a factory for making shipping containers for applications.

Real-World Example

Developers use Docker to package their applications so they run consistently across different environments.

Cloud Provider Equivalencies

Docker is an open-source container platform, not a cloud-provider service. Cloud providers offer managed container runtimes and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes services) that can run Docker-built images, but they are not “Docker” itself.

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