Containerize: meaning, definitions and examples

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containerize

 

[ kənˈteɪnəˌraɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

software development

To encapsulate software code and its dependencies in a container, allowing for easy deployment and scalability.

Synonyms

encapsulate, isolate, package.

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Word Description / Examples
containerize

Generally used in computing and logistics. Refers to the process of packing software or items into containers for easy management and deployment.

  • We need to containerize this application for better portability across environments.
  • Due to space constraints, we had to containerize the goods for shipment.
encapsulate

Often used in both programming and general language to mean enclosing something in a capsule or expressing things concisely.

  • The decorator pattern helps to encapsulate functionality in object-oriented programming.
  • She managed to encapsulate an entire decade's events into a single lecture.
package

Commonly used to refer to packing items or grouping components for distribution, sale, or storage.

  • We need to package this product securely to avoid any damage during transit.
  • The software comes with several new features all packaged into one update.
isolate

Used to describe keeping something separate or apart, often for safety or purity reasons.

  • We need to isolate the infected patients to prevent spreading the virus.
  • The scientist tried to isolate the compound from the mixture.

Examples of usage

  • Developers often use tools like Docker to containerize their applications.
  • Containerizing the application helps in maintaining consistency across different environments.
  • Containerization is a popular practice in modern software development.
  • Companies are increasingly adopting containerization for their microservices architecture.
  • Containerizing the application simplifies the deployment process.

Translations

Translations of the word "containerize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 containerizar

🇮🇳 कंटेनराइज करें

🇩🇪 containerisieren

🇮🇩 mengkontainerkan

🇺🇦 контейнеризувати

🇵🇱 konteneryzować

🇯🇵 コンテナ化する

🇫🇷 containeriser

🇪🇸 containerizar

🇹🇷 konteynerize etmek

🇰🇷 컨테이너화하다

🇸🇦 تحويل إلى حاوية

🇨🇿 kontejnerizovat

🇸🇰 kontajnerizovať

🇨🇳 容器化

🇸🇮 kontenerizirati

🇮🇸 gámavæða

🇰🇿 контейнеризациялау

🇬🇪 კონტეინერიზაცია

🇦🇿 konteynerləşdirmək

🇲🇽 containerizar

Etymology

The term 'containerize' originated in the field of software development, particularly in the context of containerization technologies like Docker. The concept of containerization has its roots in the need for more efficient and portable software deployment solutions. By encapsulating applications and their dependencies in containers, developers can ensure consistency and scalability across different environments. Containerization has become a key practice in modern DevOps and cloud computing, revolutionizing the way software is developed and deployed.

See also: contain, contained, container, containers, containment.