Docker and Kubernetes (often referred to as "K8s") are two essential technologies that have revolutionized the way software applications are developed, deployed, and managed. Docker is a platform that enables developers to package applications and their dependencies into lightweight, portable containers. These containers can run consistently across various environments, ensuring consistency from development to production.

On the other hand, Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration tool that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Kubernetes provides a robust infrastructure for deploying and managing containerized workloads, offering features like automatic scaling, load balancing, and self-healing. Together, Docker and Kubernetes have become integral components of modern DevOps and cloud-native development, empowering organizations to build, deploy, and scale applications more efficiently and reliably.