Learning Objectives

Learn what Docker is, why it is used, and how it simplifies application development and deployment.

Work with Docker images by pulling pre-built ones and creating custom images.

Manage Docker containers by creating, running, starting, stopping, and removing them

Use essential Docker commands to efficiently manage images and containers.

Explore Docker’s graphical interface (Docker UI) for managing containers and images

Write and optimize Dockerfiles to define and streamline application environments

Build Docker images, tag them for versioning, and push them to Docker Hub or private registries

Implement Docker volumes (both anonymous and named volumes) to manage persistent storage reliably and protect data across container lifecycles.

Configure inter-container communication using custom Docker networks, ensuring seamless integration and reliable connectivity among containers.

Create and use docker-compose.yml files to orchestrate multiple containerized services, manage dependencies, define environment variables, networks, and volumes systematically.

Overview

This masterclass provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to Docker, a leading platform for containerization widely used across industries. Designed for learners aiming to build expertise in modern application development and deployment, the masterclass covers foundational Docker concepts, hands-on management of Docker containers and images, persistent data management with Docker volumes, and orchestrating multi-container applications using Docker Compose. Learners will explore practical scenarios, mastering Docker’s networking capabilities, debugging methods, container lifecycle management, and best practices for creating optimized Dockerfiles. By the end of the course, learners will confidently build, deploy, and manage containerized applications efficiently, ensuring reliable deployments in diverse development and production environments.

Prerequisites

Knowledge of at least one programming language to understand application deployment scenarios.
Basic experience with Git or similar tools for managing code repositories.
Understanding of concepts like ports, IP addresses, and firewalls to grasp container networking.
Comfort with using CLI for executing commands.
Familiarity with Linux commands is a plus, as Docker often operates in Linux-based environments.