Getting Started with Docker

Docker is a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.

What is a Container?

A container is a lightweight, standalone executable package that includes everything needed to run a piece of software. Containers isolate software from its environment and ensure that it works uniformly across different environments.

Installing Docker

To install Docker on your system, follow these steps:

1. Download Docker Desktop from the official website
2. Run the installer
3. Follow the setup wizard
4. Verify installation with docker --version