Docker provides several key benefits:

• Consistency: "Works on my machine" problem solved through consistent environments
• Portability: Applications run anywhere Docker is installed
• Scalability: Easy horizontal scaling of containerized applications
• Resource Efficiency: Lower overhead compared to traditional VMs
• Development Speed: Faster development cycles with instant environment setup
• Microservices Support: Ideal for breaking monoliths into microservices
• CI/CD Integration: Seamless integration with DevOps pipelines