Docker provides a cross-platform way to run Postgres in a container without permanently installing it on a developer laptop. A single command starts the database in under a minute, while container lifecycle commands support starting, stopping, and removing the environment. section 1.3
Verify readiness
Inspect the named container with docker container ls -f name=postgres, then read docker logs postgres. Successful startup reports that the database system is ready to accept connections on port 5432.
