Dokku is a lightweight, open-source platform-as-a-service (PaaS) designed to simplify the deployment and management of applications using Docker containers. Inspired by Heroku, Dokku enables developers to deploy applications by pushing code via Git, providing a streamlined and efficient workflow for application deployment. It allows users to host and manage their applications on their own servers, offering flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

Features of Dokku:

• Heroku-like Deployment: Deploy applications by pushing code to a Git repository, mimicking Heroku's functionality.
• Plugin Ecosystem: Extend Dokku's capabilities with plugins for databases, SSL, scaling, backups, and more.
• Multi-Language Support: Supports a variety of languages and frameworks including Ruby, Python, Node.js, PHP, and more.
• Database Management: Integrates easily with popular databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis through official plugins.
• Customizability: Host applications on your own servers, allowing full control over the environment and configurations.
• Portability: Applications deployed with Dokku can run on any server that supports Docker, enabling flexibility in hosting options.
• Scalability: Scale applications easily by adding or removing containers as needed.

To check the version of Dokku: sudo useradd -m -s /bin/bash dokku id dokku sudo dokku init dokku version

Disclaimer: Dokku is an open-source software distributed under the MIT License. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any other organization.