Ian Lewis • 12/6/2017

Container Runtimes Part 1: An Introduction to Container Runtimes

This article is the first in a four-part series demystifying container runtimes. It clarifies the term's ambiguous meaning, contrasts it with traditional programming runtimes, and outlines the core functions of a container runtime. It also explains the historical context of Docker's monolithic design and the subsequent standardization efforts like the OCI and runc.

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