Docker
Description
Docker packages applications with all dependencies into lightweight containers that run consistently across any environment.
Key Features
- OS-level virtualization for efficiency
- Build once, run anywhere portability
- Docker Compose for multi-container apps
- Layered images with intelligent caching
Why Use It
Eliminates environment inconsistency issues across dev, test, and production.
Use Cases
- Microservices
- Consistent dev environments
- Home server deployments
Platform
Linux, macOS, Windows
Licence
Apache License 2.0