What is the difference between the 'docker run' command and the 'docker create' command when working with containers?

The docker create command creates a new container from the specified image but does not start it. This allows you to prepare the container with the necessary settings, and start it later.

The docker run command is a combination of docker create and docker start: it creates the container and immediately starts it.

Example:

# Create a container without starting it
docker create --name mycontainer ubuntu

# Create and immediately run the container
docker run --name mycontainer ubuntu

Thus, docker run is convenient for quick startup, while docker create is useful when you want to prepare the container in advance and start it later.