What is Docker?
Docker is the de facto container runtime. It remains the standard way to package, ship and run almost any production workload, and the entry point most teams use into containerized deployment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ De facto container standard.
- ✓ Works the same on laptop and prod.
Cons
- ✗ Docker Desktop licensing tightened in 2023.
- ✗ Resource-hungry on macOS.
Alternatives to Docker
FAQ
Docker alternatives?+−
Podman, containerd and finch for specific use cases; most teams still default to Docker.