A container is a lightweight package that includes everything an application needs to run: code, libraries, and system tools. Docker is the most popular container platform and allows applications to run consistently across different environments. Containers are faster and more efficient than traditional virtual machines because they share the host system’s kernel while remaining isolated.
Using Docker for this project showed me how powerful containers are for development. With Docker Compose, I launched WordPress and MySQL together in seconds. This approach simplifies deployment, improves consistency, and supports modern DevOps workflows.
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