ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Open Container Initiative

Okay, kiddo, let me explain what the Open Container Initiative (OCI) is in a way you can understand. Do you know when your grown-ups tell you to keep your toys in a specific place, so your room looks tidy? Well, the OCI is a similar thing, but instead of toys, it's containers.

Now, these containers are not like the ones you store your leftovers in. They're like digital boxes that can contain apps or programs that grown-ups build on computers. But, just like how it's important to have a specific place for your toys, it's crucial to have a set of rules and standards on the computer for these containers.

That's what the OCI is all about. It provides a set of rules and standards that everyone needs to follow while building these containers. These rules ensure that the containers can work together smoothly, no matter who created them or what computer they are on.

So, in simple words, the Open Container Initiative helps everyone who builds apps to work together and share their work quickly and easily. It's like having a clean and tidy room where all your toys live together in harmony!

Did that make sense, buddy?