Definition
An open-source platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
Detailed Explanation
Docker provides a standard format for packaging applications and their dependencies into containers. It includes a container runtime, image format, and build system along with tools for managing container lifecycles. Docker uses a layered filesystem approach and provides isolation features while allowing containers to share resources efficiently. It includes capabilities for image management, networking, and container orchestration.
Use Cases
Application containerization, development environments, continuous integration, microservices deployment, cloud deployments