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Official ISTQB Definition

A lightweight, standalone package that includes everything needed to run a piece of software.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

A portable package that bundles software with everything it needs to run anywhere.

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Look Closer

Like shipping containers for code - standardized boxes that work on any system.

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The Bottom Line

Docker containers that make 'it works on my machine' a thing of the past.

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