Docker – Introducing Docker Essentials, Containers, and more

[Docker-Endorsed] Create Docker containers and multi-container apps. Learn Compose, Networking, Swarm, and more!

Created by: David Joseph Katz
Software Engineer

What Will I Learn?

• Updated for 2024: Learn how to use Docker and code Dockerized applications from an engineer with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Use Docker compose to create multi-container applications.
• Create and run Docker containers.
• Build your own custom Docker images.
• Run Docker Commands on the command line.
• Understand best practices of Dockerfiles and Image building.
• Set up a continuous deployment workflow using tools like Dockehub, Github Actions, and Amazon ECR.
• Create a cluster with Docker Swarm.
• Publish and host Docker images on Dockerhub and Amazon ECR.
• And more!

Requirements

• Access to a Mac, Windows, or Linux machine.
• Basics of Linux and operating systems, but includes explanations for beginners.
• Understanding of basics of web development, but includes explanations for beginners.
• Some github experience will help, but all git commands are explained.

Target audience

• Anyone interested in exploring development operations.
• Anyone hoping to learn about containerization and Docker.
• Software developers wanting to explore Docker.
• Informational technicians wanting a refresher on Docker.