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    Docker

    A platform for building, sharing, and running applications in isolated containers.

    Why it matters

    • Consistent environments from development to production
    • Packages application with all dependencies
    • Enables microservices and modern deployment

    When to use

    • For consistent development environments
    • When deploying microservices
    • When you need environment isolation

    Common mistakes

    • Creating bloated images with unnecessary files
    • Not using multi-stage builds
    • Running containers as root user

    Related terms

    MicroservicesKubernetesCI/CDInfrastructure as Code (IaC)
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