DevOps & Cloud

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.