What is Docker used for?

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Docker is used to automate the deployment of applications inside lightweight, portable containers. These containers encapsulate an application and its dependencies, ensuring consistent performance across different environments. Docker simplifies software delivery, enabling developers to build, ship, and run applications efficiently. It is widely used for microservices architecture, continuous integration, and deployment workflows, offering scalability and flexibility in managing applications.

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