Container Runtime

A container runtime is software that manages the execution of containers, which are lightweight, portable units that package applications and their dependencies together. Think of it as the engine that starts, stops, and monitors these containers, ensuring they run correctly on a system. It provides an isolated environment so applications can operate reliably across different computers without conflicts. Examples include Docker and containerd. Essentially, it handles the behind-the-scenes work needed to run and manage containers efficiently in a computing environment.