What is Runner Images?
Ready-to-use virtual environment packages containing all the settings and files required for the software to run.
Overview
Runner images are template files containing all the operating system, libraries, and tools required to test or run software. Thanks to these packages, your codes run in the exact same environment on every computer, eliminating the "it worked on my computer" excuse.
How it works
Automated systems or cloud servers take this template file, spin it up in seconds, and execute software tests or processes within this secure area.
Where it is used
It is heavily used in the background during continuous integration and automated testing processes.
Commonly confused with
It should not be confused with persistent applications installed directly on the live server; these are usually temporary and task-based environments.
Questions and answers
Why do we use ready-made images?
It saves you from the hassle of setting up an environment from scratch every time and guarantees that every test runs under the same conditions.
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