How do you share a volume between multiple containers in Docker?

The correct answer is based on the functionality of Docker volumes. Specifying the same volume name for multiple containers allows them to share data seamlessly. When you create a volume in Docker and assign it the same name across different containers, those containers can read from and write to the same shared storage location. This is particularly useful for applications that need to share configuration files, logs, or any kind of data that needs to be synchronized across multiple instances.

Using named volumes simplifies the management of data shared between containers and ensures that the data persists beyond the lifecycle of an individual container. Each time a container with the same volume name is started, it accesses the same data stored in that volume, allowing for easy interoperability between containers.

Other methods, such as creating a symbolic link or binding a host directory, do not inherently provide the same level of persistent, managed storage that Docker volumes offer. Also, using named pipes is not commonly associated with sharing volume data in the context of Docker, as pipes are typically used for inter-process communication rather than volume management.