Docker and Containers with Weaviate

This article provides an overview of Docker and Docker Compose, explaining their use in Weaviate's architecture. It covers what Docker is, why Weaviate relies on it, how to get started with Docker and Docker Compose, and answers other container-related questions. The text also explains the benefits of using Docker & Docker Compose for portability, isolation, and predictability. Additionally, it provides instructions on obtaining Weaviate Docker images and files, starting up a Docker Compose file, checking Weaviate's readiness, running Weaviate without containerization, and deploying Weaviate on Kubernetes using Helm.