The pattern of packaging application code with dependencies into a lightweight, portable unit is called ________.
- Footprint
- Containerization
- Nature-based / Biological
- Hybrid
Answer: Containerization
Containerization (Docker, containerd) packages apps with runtime, libraries, and config into isolated, portable containers. Enables consistent deployment across environments. Contrasts with VMs (heavier, OS-level isolation). Foundation of cloud-native architecture. Critical for modern deployment questions.