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What is the difference between Docker CLI and Docker Daemon?

CLI
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    it is a Command-line interface, Used to send commands to Docker

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    It is a client process that talks to the Docker Daemon via REST API

Daemon
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    It is a Background service / server that Executes those commands and manages containers

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    It is a long-running daemon (server) process that receives instructions via the API