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Updated in May 2025.
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In this comprehensive Docker course, you'll master the fundamentals of containerization, including how to create, manage, and deploy containers and Docker images. By the end of the course, you'll be able to understand the differences between containers and virtual machines, set up Docker on multiple platforms, manage containers using the Docker CLI, and build and optimize Docker images. You'll also learn how to containerize real-world applications like NGINX, Express, and React, giving you the hands-on experience needed for practical deployment.
The course begins with an introduction to Docker and containers, explaining their core benefits and architecture. You'll also set up Docker on MacOS, Linux, and Windows, ensuring you're ready for real-world development environments. Play with Docker will also be explored for quick container experiments.
By the end, you will have completed projects that involve building and deploying containerized applications, reinforcing your knowledge and confidence in Docker.
This course is ideal for beginners with a basic understanding of software development. No prior experience with Docker is required.
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By Purushottam M
•Aug 17, 2025
I am a beginner and it is really easy to follow this course.The instructor is great and explanation is in detail.
By El J M B
•Oct 2, 2025
A really excellent introductory course to Docker. Totally recommended to anyone who wants to learn Docker.
By Germano C
•Aug 29, 2025
Ótima didática, bem explicado, excelente condução do curso.
By John B
•Aug 23, 2025
Covers all the things you should know to get started with Docker. Good demos and explanations. Projects are easy to follow and give you a good starting point. Some of the lectures have some redundancy - build the same express app multiple times from scratch.