
Docker Desktop
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| Fact | Docker Desktop | Docker4Drupal |
|---|---|---|
| Debugging | Docker Debug provides CLI tools for diagnosing containers and images, including slim containers that would otherwise be difficult to debug. | The docs describe enabling Xdebug for web and CLI debugging and configuring an IDE such as PHPStorm. |
| Purpose | Docker Desktop is a containerization platform for developers and teams that streamlines container development and deployment. | Docker4Drupal provides Docker images and a preconfigured Compose file for running a local Drupal environment. |
Docker Desktop suits developers and teams who want container development tools and local Kubernetes support on Linux, macOS, or Windows. Companies meeting either stated size threshold for commercial use need a paid subscription.
Docker4Drupal suits Drupal developers who want a local environment with configurable services and optional development tools. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows, provided Docker is installed.