11️⃣ Understand the Basics
What is Docker? → Containers vs. Virtual Machines
Why use Docker? → Portability, efficiency, isolation
Key Components: Containers, Images, Dockerfile, Volumes, Networks
👉 Resources:
Docker Official Docs
Play with Docker (Hands-on)
Docker Curriculum (Beginner-friendly)
2️⃣ Hands-on Learning (Setup & Basic Commands)
🔥 Install Docker:
Install Docker Desktop (Windows/macOS)
Install Docker on Linux
🚀 Basic Commands to Try:
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docker --version # Check Docker version
docker run hello-world # Run your first container
docker ps # List running containers
docker ps -a # List all containers (including stopped ones)
docker images # List all images
docker rm <container_id> # Remove a container
docker rmi <image_id> # Remove an image
🔍 Learn to Work with Containers
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docker run -it ubuntu bash # Run an interactive Ubuntu container
docker exec -it <container_id> bash # Access running container
docker logs <container_id> # View container logs
3️⃣ Learn Dockerfile & Image Building
What is a Dockerfile? → Defines how an image is built
Build an Image
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# Sample Dockerfile
FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY . /app
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
CMD ["python", "app.py"]
Commands to build & run:
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docker build -t my-python-app .
docker run -d -p 5000:5000 my-python-app
👉 Resources:
Dockerfile Best Practices
Docker Hub → Find prebuilt images
4️⃣ Learn Volumes, Networking & Docker Compose
Volumes → Persistent storage for containers
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docker volume create my_data
docker run -v my_data:/data ubuntu
Networking → Connect multiple containers
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docker network create my_network
docker run --network=my_network my_container
Docker Compose → Manage multi-container apps with a single file
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version: '3'
services:
web:
image: nginx
ports:
- "80:80"
👉 Resources:
Docker Networking Guide
Docker Compose Docs
5️⃣ Learn Advanced Docker Topics
Docker Swarm & Kubernetes → Container orchestration
Security Best Practices → User permissions, secrets management
Optimizing Docker Images → Reduce size, caching layers
👉 Resources:
Docker Security Best Practices
Kubernetes Official Docs
6️⃣ Practice with Real-World Projects
📌 Project Ideas:
Run a Python/Node.js app in Docker
Deploy a Database (MySQL/PostgreSQL) in Docker
Use Docker Compose for a Multi-Service App (Web + DB)
Host a Personal Website with Nginx in a Container
Deploy an App on AWS/GCP with Docker
👉 Hands-on Labs:
Docker Captains Playgrounds
Docker for Developers - FreeCodeCamp Course
7️⃣ Stay Updated & Keep Learning
Follow Docker Blogs → Docker Blog
Join Docker Community → Docker Slack
Explore GitHub Repos → Awesome Docker
🚀 Summary of Learning Path:
1️⃣ Learn Docker Basics & Commands
2️⃣ Work with Containers & Images
3️⃣ Master Dockerfile & Image Building
4️⃣ Understand Volumes, Networks, & Docker Compose
5️⃣ Learn Advanced Docker & Orchestration
6️⃣ Build Real-World Projects
7️⃣ Stay Updated & Join the Community
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