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How do you run a basic Redis instance using Docker?

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Answer

You use the docker run command with the official Redis image, optionally mapping the container's port to a port on your host machine, letting you quickly start a working Redis instance for local development or testing without needing to install Redis directly on your machine.
docker run --name my-redis -p 6379:6379 -d redis:latest
Real-world example A developer quickly spins up a local Redis instance for testing using Docker, avoiding the need to install and configure Redis directly on their development machine.

Common follow-ups: How do you persist Redis data across container restarts using Docker?;How do you connect to a Redis instance running inside a Docker container?