Bocker
A minimal Docker implementation written in approximately 100 lines of bash script.
What is Bocker?
Bocker is a minimal implementation of Docker's core functionality written in approximately 100 lines of bash script. It provides basic container operations like image pulling, container execution, and resource isolation using Linux kernel features. The project serves as an educational demonstration of how containerization works under the hood.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers interested in understanding container internals or experimenting with lightweight containerization solutions.
Bocker offers unparalleled transparency into container mechanics by implementing them in simple bash, making it an excellent learning tool compared to complex production systems like Docker.
Overview
Docker implemented in around 100 lines of bash
Use Cases
Best For
- Learning how Docker works internally
- Experimenting with containerization concepts in bash
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