Docker Images

A Docker image is like a snapshot or template for creating a consistent environment to run software. Think of it as a packaged set of instructions that includes everything needed—such as code, libraries, and settings—to run an application. When you use a Docker image, it ensures that the software behaves the same way, regardless of where it's deployed, whether on your computer or a server. This makes deploying and managing applications more efficient and reliable, as the image acts as a portable, reproducible blueprint for launching containers that run the software.