How can you view the Docker images present on your machine?

The command 'docker images' is the standard command used to list all the Docker images that are currently present on your machine. This command queries the local Docker engine and provides detailed information about the images stored, including the repository name, tag, image ID, and size. Using this command is efficient and directly tied to Docker's command-line interface, making it the preferred method for developers who are working in environments where Docker images are managed directly from the terminal.

Other methods, while they may provide insight into images, are either not standardized or may require additional steps. For example, checking the Docker dashboard might not be available in all environments, as it relies on a GUI-based application that may be optional. Running 'docker list images' is not a valid command in Docker; thus, it would not yield the desired result. Inspecting the Docker host usually involves checking the underlying infrastructure or configuration but doesn't directly show the list of images in a straightforward manner like 'docker images' does.