Docker Tutorial

Docker Tutorial

This handbook introduces Docker step by step, starting with the core idea of containerization. You’ll learn how to run containers, create images using Dockerfiles, manage container lifecycles, and understand how Docker fits into development and deployment pipelines. The focus stays on practical commands and concepts you’ll use in real projects.

Why This Handbook Matters

Docker has become a standard tool for building, shipping, and running applications. Learning Docker helps you create consistent environments, simplify deployments, and collaborate more effectively across development and operations teams.

Ideal Learners for This Handbook

This handbook is ideal for developers who want to run applications consistently across environments, students exploring DevOps concepts, and professionals aiming to understand modern deployment practices. It’s also useful for anyone working with cloud platforms or microservices.

Prerequisites

This course is suitable for:

• Basic understanding of how applications run on a computer
• Familiarity with using the command line
• Basic knowledge of any programming language
• Awareness of files, folders, and environment setup