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Docker Image vs Container
DockerContainers
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Interview Question
What is the difference between a Docker image and a Docker container?
Key Points to Cover
- Image: immutable template or snapshot
- Container: running instance of an image
- Images can have layers; containers have writable layer
Evaluation Rubric
Defines image correctly34% weight
Defines container correctly33% weight
Mentions layered/writable aspects33% weight
Hints
- 💡Image = blueprint; container = house built from it.
Potential Follow-up Questions
- ❓Where are images stored locally?
- ❓How do you list running containers?
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