Docker

What is it?

Docker is an open-source platform designed to automate the deployment of applications using containers. Containers bundle application code, runtime, libraries, and system tools into a lightweight, portable unit.

What does it do?

Docker ensures applications run the same way across development, testing, and production environments. It simplifies deployment, supports microservices architectures, and improves resource utilization through container isolation.

Where is it used?

Docker is widely used in SaaS platforms, microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native applications, and enterprise systems requiring consistent and repeatable deployments.

When & why it emerged

Docker was released in 2013 to solve the “it works on my machine” problem. It emerged as a standard for modern application packaging and delivery, transforming DevOps and cloud-native development.

Why we use it at Internative

We use Docker to standardize application delivery, accelerate deployments, and simplify infrastructure management. It enables us to build scalable, portable systems across cloud and on-premise environments.