Interview Q&A / Docker & Kubernetes
Docker & Kubernetes interview questions
Images, containers, Dockerfiles, pods and deployments, from first principles.
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- What is the difference between docker stop and docker kill?
docker stop sends SIGTERM so the app can shut down cleanly, then SIGKILL after a 10 second grace period. docker kill sends SIGKILL (or a signal you choose) straight away, with no chance to clean up.
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