Disadvantages of Docker Desktop
- Limiting: It is very limiting to create complex workflows .
- Slower: It is slower compared to the command line option.
- Less integrations: It can not be intergarted with other tools to build custom solutions.
- Dependency: Users become dependent on the GUI and may find it difficult to use Docker CLI.
- Platforms: Docker Desktop is only available for Windows and Mac.
Docker CLI vs Docker Desktop
Docker is an open-source platform. It is used to containerize applications. This is done by packaging applications along with their dependencies into containers that can be easily deployed. Users interact with Docker primarily using either the Docker CLI or the Docker Desktop Application.
In this article, we’ll be looking into each one in detail and then understanding their similarities and differences.