Containers

Containers are lightweight, portable units that package applications and their dependencies together, ensuring consistent performance across different environments. Think of them as isolated boxes that run software independently, so whether on your laptop, server, or in the cloud, the application behaves the same way. Unlike traditional applications, containers share the host system's resources efficiently and start quickly. They are widely used in modern software development for scalable, reliable, and consistent deployment, making it easier to manage complex applications across various environments without compatibility issues.