How does Docker handle DNS resolution for containers on the same user-defined bridge network?

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How does Docker handle DNS resolution for containers on the same user-defined bridge network?

Key points

  • Docker's embedded DNS server resolves container names to IP addresses
  • Service discovery by container name is possible without hardcoding IPs
  • Default bridge network does not provide automatic DNS resolution

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