Introducing containers

Containers have become essential to modern software development as they provide a lightweight, portable, and consistent way to package and distribute applications. This section will explore what containers are, what a container image is, and how they differ from AKS.

Containers are lightweight, portable, and executable packages that include everything needed to run an application, including the code, runtime, system tools, libraries, and settings. They provide an isolated environment that separates the application from the underlying infrastructure, ensuring it runs consistently across different environments.

Containers are like the basic LEGO blocks for creating systems that can grow, work anywhere, and keep different parts separate from each other. They’re super helpful for making and running software smoothly.

Containers are built on top of containerization technology such as Docker, which allows developers to create, manage, and run containers...