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Docker vs Podman

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Introduction Containerization has become a popular way to test, build, and deploy applications in a streamlined manner. Docker has been the most popular container management engine on the market for a long time. However, as containerization became the norm in the DevOps world, competitors like Podman emerged. This article will compare two container management engines - Docker and Podman. It will also help you choose the right engine for your needs. Definitions Docker Docker is a popular platform for creating, deploying, and managing containers. Docker containers allow developers to apply a system-agnostic approach to software deployment. Since Docker runs the same docker containers on any OS, containerized applications are cross-platform. Podman Podman is a daemonless, rootless container engine developed by RedHat, designed as an alternative to Docker. The modular design allows Podman to use individual system components only when needed. Its rootless approach to container management al