Port mapping can be defined as exposing the services inside a container to the host system or external network. It allows traffic to be routed from a specific port on the host to a port within the container. This helps enable communication between the host system and the containerized application. Docker containers operate in an isolated network environment, and the ports aren’t accessible from the host or external network. Port mapping fixes this issue, making containers accessible.

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