Understanding Docker Lifecycle Management: From Creation to Deletion

Panisetti prudhviraj
5 min readJan 12, 2024

Entering the world of Docker lifecycle management is like opening a door to a place where applications smoothly go from being made to doing their job and then politely leaving when they’re done.

As I learned about Docker containers and how their lifecycle works, I felt excited and fortunate to discover the efficiency and strength that this technology brings to modern software development.

Table of Content

· Understanding the Docker Container Lifecycle
· 1. Created State: The Genesis
· 2. Running State: The Operational Symphony
· 3. Paused State: A Momentary Pause in the Symphony
· 4. Stopped State: A Brief Intermission
· 5. Deleted State: The Final Note
· Real-World Examples and Use Cases
· Example 1: Web Server Deployment
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· Conclusion: The Docker Symphony Unveiled
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Understanding the Docker Container Lifecycle

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Panisetti prudhviraj

Passionate Full Stack Developer based in Germany with a strong advocacy for Python, Go. Let's connect on LinkedIn for a tech-centric journey!