This document provides an introduction to Docker, including what Docker is, why it matters, and how it works. Some key points: - Docker implements lightweight containers that provide process isolation using features of the Linux kernel like cgroups and namespaces. It allows building and shipping applications without dependency and compatibility issues. - Docker solves the "N times N" compatibility problem that arises when applications need to run in different environments. Its portable containers and standardized operations help automate development and deployment workflows. - Containers isolate applications from one another and their dependencies without the overhead of virtual machines. This makes them lightweight and efficient while still providing isolation of applications and flexibility to run anywhere.