Container
/kənˈteɪnər/
Definition
A lightweight, isolated runtime environment that packages an application with all its dependencies.
Example in context
"The app runs in a container — same image on dev, staging, and production means no 'works on my machine' surprises."
Practice this term
Master Container in context by working through exercises in the DevOps & Cloud module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.