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Docker Cheatsheet

What is docker and what are advantages and disadvantages of it?

Docker is a platform that makes it easy to run software applications in isolated, standardised environments called "containers". Containers can be run on any computer that has Docker installed, which makes the applications inside them portable and easy to move around.

Benefits of using Docker include:

  • Ability to make applications more consistent
  • Portable
  • Efficient
  • Scalable
  • Reproducible

However, there are also some downsides:

  • A learning curve for new users
  • Security risks if not properly managed
  • Slight performance overhead compared to running applications directly on a computer

Overall, Docker is a powerful tool that can help make software development and deployment easier and more efficient, as long as you're willing to invest the time to learn how to use it properly.

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