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As of January 2025, the mindshare of Docker in the Development Platforms category stands at 38.4%, up from 20.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CategoryDevelopment PlatformsJan 9, 2025Download
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Computer Software Company
18%
Insurance Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
University
7%
Construction Company
3%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Media Company
3%
Retailer
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Non Profit
1%
International Affairs Institute
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Engineering Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%

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Gur Sannikov - PeerSpot user
Technical program manager at Intel Corporation
Verified user of Docker
Jun 11, 2024
Offers reliability and helps to save on costs

Pros

"It is a very stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

Cons

"The backup compatibility for legacy window stations is an area of concern where improvement is required, especially since my company has certain legacy tools that we are struggling to move."
Renat Babin - PeerSpot user
C# Developer at A&D Mortgage LLC
Verified user of Docker
Feb 26, 2023
Easy to deploy with an impressive networking feature

Pros

"The solution is easy to deploy for clients so it saves a lot of hassle. "

Cons

"The volumes for persistent storage could be more user friendly right out of the box. "
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Senior Cloud Engineer - AWS at Bytedance
Verified user of Docker
Nov 7, 2024
Time-saving deployment with seamless virtualization for diverse environments

Pros

"The ability to use an image with the software built into it, rather than just the software, is beneficial."

Cons

"There can be challenges with port mapping, however, that's not related to Docker itself."
Rikin Parekh - PeerSpot user
Backend Engineer at Northeastern University
Verified user of Docker
Jun 13, 2024
Useful to create sandbox environments to run applications and makes it easy to test them

Pros

"The tool's most valuable feature is its sandbox environment. It makes it very easy to run and test applications without needing configurations, which is the core advantage of containerization. Kubernetes and Helm are helpful as they provide high-level metrics, making tracking the status of all the containers and applications running easier. "

Cons

"One of the challenges I face with Docker is debugging containers within the infrastructure. It can be tricky to debug applications inside containers, which is a common issue among developers. If easier tools or methods were available to debug applications within Docker containers, it would be very beneficial. "
VishalSingh - PeerSpot user
Consulting & Solutions, BA/BD in Enterprise IT on Open Source, Red Hat & EDB at KEEN AND ABLE COMPUTERS PVT LTD
Verified user of Docker
Jul 30, 2024
Commendable application development solution with quick setup

Pros

"Docker allows you to create small applications and containerize them. You can create multiple such application containers that can run simultaneously on the Linux operating system. In a DevOps environment where multiple teams are creating applications, developing new versions, and deploying applications frequently, Docker is very helpful. The greatest benefit of the solution is that you can create applications and multiple versions of the same application, distributing them across various Linux platforms. Setting up Docker is very quick; whereas setting up a Linux operating system can take five to ten minutes, you can set up a Docker-based Linux OS container within minutes. For developers who frequently create and deploy applications, Docker makes it easy to quickly develop, deploy, and run the latest versions. The solution’s stability is great. I rate it a nine out of ten. Regarding scalability, Docker doesn't require any separate configuration for multiple users. If you are trying to create an application quickly for testing or development purposes, Docker is the best tool available. "

Cons

"Sometimes there's a bug or defect in the solution. However, the Docker team works on fixing it."
AnandanB - PeerSpot user
Senior Technical Lead at Changepond Technologies
Verified user of Docker
Jun 26, 2024
Pre-built images can be pulled and used instantly, saving time and effort

Pros

"It is a quite mature technology."

Cons

"Docker volumes. When I integrated volumes, I faced challenges. I have not essentially used add volumes to the existing instances."
GurpreetSingh4 - PeerSpot user
Manager at Accenture company
Verified user of Docker
Jun 9, 2024
It's beneficial in bridging the gap between monolithic and serverless platforms, making it easier to scale and manage applications

Pros

"Kubernetes is the primary container orchestration tool I use with this solution. Docker provides a complete solution for deploying and managing workloads across multiple nodes. Container orchestration has significantly impacted my workload by automating tasks and streamlining operations. The availability of systems like Kubernetes is crucial for planning and managing complete clusters and computing environments. Every client's needs are different, and not one solution fits all."

Cons

"As for improving Docker, I would like to see enhancements in its user interface and documentation to make it even more user-friendly and accessible. I believe Docker will expand its scope and reduce limitations to support more applications, both online and offline. For instance, in scenarios like deployments on ships or during upgrades, Docker can continue to offer software services and container-based intelligence. "
Mike Schinkel - PeerSpot user
President at NewClarity Consulting LLC
Verified user of Docker
Nov 11, 2022
It's going to cost you less than an alternative because there are so many more free resources available

Pros

"Docker packages up an application as a single item that you can then run without the need to install or configure it to work on any specific machine."

Cons

"The command line interface could be more intuitive. I constantly struggle with it. "