Here’s a concise breakdown of how Docker and Kubernetes work together, specifically with Minikube:

Docker and Kubernetes Relationship

1. Docker:

Purpose: Docker is a platform used to develop, ship, and run applications in containers. Containers are lightweight, portable, and provide a consistent environment for applications.

Installation: To use Docker, you typically install Docker Desktop, which provides a user-friendly interface for managing containers.

1. Kubernetes:

Purpose: Kubernetes is a container orchestration platform that manages and automates the deployment, scaling, and operation of application containers across clusters of hosts.

Using Minikube:

Minikube: Minikube is a tool that creates a local Kubernetes cluster on your machine. It is specifically designed for development and testing purposes, allowing you to experiment with Kubernetes without needing a full cluster setup.

Installation: You need to install Minikube to run a local Kubernetes cluster. This is similar to installing Docker Desktop for Docker.

Summary

To use Docker, you install Docker Desktop.

To run Kubernetes locally, you install Minikube (or another local Kubernetes solution).

This setup allows you to easily develop and test containerized applications with Docker and orchestrate them using Kubernetes locally with Minikube.