Work with Docker containers
Container lifecycle
The standard Docker workflow involves these core operations:
Docker build - Creates an image by executing a Dockerfile that defines the container configuration and dependencies.
Docker pull - Downloads images from container registries like Docker Hub or Azure Container Registry.
Docker run - Instantiates and executes a container from an image, creating a running instance.
When executing docker run, Docker automatically pulls missing images from the registry before starting the container, eliminating the need for explicit pull commands in most scenarios.