Docker from the ground up: a practical course for beginner developers
This course will introduce you to the basics of containerization with Docker, allowing you to easily manage applications and their dependencies in different environments.
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Docker is a powerful tool that allows developers and system administrators to build, deploy, and manage applications in containers, making them independent of the runtime environment, opening new horizons for scalability, flexibility, and simplified development and deployment processes.
Docker skills are in demand in areas such as:
cloud computing
microservice architecture
DevOps and deployment automation
What is Docker
Who this course is for
Beginning system administrators
Developers
Testers
DevOps engineers
What you will learn
Create optimal images for your applications
Master key Docker concepts from scratch
Write a playbook using Ansible
Learn the basic principles of Ansible
Configure a Docker network and ensure data integrity
Create and administer a cluster on Swarm
Develop Docker Compose files
Master roles, filters, debugging and other aspects of Ansible
Work with Docker Registry
Deploy full application stacks in a production environment.
The training requires only basic computer knowledge and terminal and command line skills. We will teach you the rest.
Manage infrastructure with Ansible
How you will learn
A prerequisite for successful completion of the course is that you complete the quizzes. The course tutors will check the assignments and provide feedback.
Reinforcement of the material covered
You will always be able to revisit all the lessons in the recordings so that you can better grasp what you have learned.
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You'll get a lot of practical work and case studies.
Skills emphasis
You will be added to the chat room where you can communicate with your fellow students, the school supervisor and the instructor: ask questions, share your experiences.
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Once you have completed all lessons and practical assignments, you will receive an official certificate to put on your resume.
Alexey Fetisov
What is Docker
- Join a community of like-minded people!
- What is Docker and why should you use it?
- What is a container
- Docker components
- How do containers work?
- What are images and their structure
- What is a repository
- What programs are needed for this course
- Basic Docker commands
- Creating a hello-world container
- Creating a busybox container
- Is there internet access inside the containers
- Creating an NGINX container
- Starting a container in the background
- Stopping containers
- Starting additional processes in a running container
- Creating a name for a container
- Publishing container ports
- Different ports for different containers
- Connecting volumes
- Creating custom HTML page for NGINX
- Automatic deletion of stopped containers
- Split command into lines
- Using Docker Desktop and VS Code
- How to create custom images
- Python application with Dockerfile
- Creating an image for a Python application
- Running a container with a Python application
- Creating another version of the image
- Analyzing the file structure of a Python container
- Node application
- Creating an image for a Node application
- Fixing bugs in the application
- Modifying a Node application
- Introduction to Docker Compose
- Benefits of Docker Compose
- Example Docker Compose file
- Creating two services with Docker Compose
- Running two services using Docker Compose
- Docker Compose in the background
- Stopping and deleting containers in Docker Compose
- Re-creating images in Docker Compose
- Components of the Time App
- Frontend clients and the application
- Ports for services
- Plan for running the application in Docker
- Web Application Overview
- Frontend service overview
- Backend service overview
- How to launch all services without Docker
- Launching a frontend service without Docker
- Discussion on Dockerfile for frontend service
- Creating a Dockerfile for a frontend service
- Creating an image for the frontend service
- Launching a container for a frontend service
- Discussing Dockerfile for backend service
- Creating a Dockerfile for a backend service
- Creating an image for a backend service
- Launching a container for a backend service
- Summary of creating Dockerfiles for frontend and backend
- Discussion on creating a docker-compose file
- Finding mysql and adminer images on Docker Hub
- Creating a docker-compose file
- Publishing service ports
- How to add environment variables for a service
- Starting a container by specifying environment variables
- Adding environment variables for mysql service
- Starting all services using Docker Compose
- Checking the whole application and errors
- Setting up restart of the backend application in case of an error
- IMPORTANT - Adding MySQL database startup validation
- Troubleshooting frontend service issue
- Checking the application after fixing errors.mp4
- Connecting to the database using Adminer
- Are database records saved when restarting Docker Compose?
- Options for connecting volumes to containers
- How to connect a volume to a mysql container
- Connecting a volume for a mysql service
- Running services with a connected mysql volume
- Getting information about a volume inside Docker
- Summary of settings and future plans
- How to add volumes for further development
- Adding volumes for development in frontend and api services
- Restarting all services after adding volumes for development
- What to do if hot reload for frontend application will not work
- Making and applying changes to the frontend application
- Making and applying changes to the backend application
- If hot reload does not work
- Changing Time component property in frontend application
- Reading environment variables in backend application
- Adding environment variables for api service
- Checking the application after adding environment variables
- Summarizing Docker Compose settings for the whole project
- Creating an account on Docker Hub
- Creating and uploading an image for the frontend service to Docker Hub
- Create and upload to Docker Hub an image for the backend service
- Creating a second docker-compose file
- Launching services using public images
- Conclusion
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Testimonials
Igor
4.5
I have never experienced containerization before and this course was a real revelation. The instructor explained all aspects of Docker in detail, including network settings and data management. I especially liked how we got to run full-fledged applications in practice. Now I not only use Docker in my projects, but also share my knowledge with my colleagues!
Elena
4.9
I've been working in web development for a long time, but always faced difficulties in setting up environments. After taking a course on Docker I felt more confident. The lessons were clear and solid, with real-world examples. Now I can easily configure containers and understand how CI/CD works. I recommend it to everyone who wants to simplify their workflow!
Anna
4.9
The Docker course exceeded all my expectations! I came with a basic knowledge of web applications and was a bit frightened by the terminology. However, thanks to the logical structure of the material and accessible explanations, I quickly learned everything. Now I create and deploy containers with ease - it not only saves time, but also makes working with projects much easier. Thank you for the course!
Dmitri
4.8
I am a developer with 5 years of experience, and I thought I knew everything about deploying applications. However, the course was a real challenge for me! I learned about the principles of microservice architecture and how to effectively manage dependencies using Docker. Every module was worth its weight in gold and now I have the tools to build more stable and scalable applications.
Maria
5.0
I am a developer with 5 years of experience, and I thought I knew everything about deploying applications. However, the course was a real challenge for me! I learned about the principles of microservice architecture and how to effectively manage dependencies using Docker. Every module was worth its weight in gold and now I have the tools to build more stable and scalable applications.
FAQ
Docker is a containerization platform that allows you to package applications and their dependencies into containers. These containers are lightweight, portable, and can run consistently across different environments. You should use Docker to simplify deployment processes, ensure consistency in development and production environments, and improve resource utilization.
No, you don’t need to be an experienced programmer to learn Docker. While programming knowledge can be beneficial, the course is designed for all skill levels. You will learn the fundamental concepts of containerization and how to use Docker with practical examples.
On average, the course requires about 10 hours per week, including watching lectures and doing homework.
Yes, the course is designed to fit around your busy schedule. All lectures are recorded and assignments can be completed at your convenience. This makes it easy to combine the course with work or study.
It all depends on your pace of learning and practicing. Many students start taking their first projects during the course or right after it. The main thing is to actively apply what you have learned!
We will give you a full refund if the course is not suitable for you. For the first three lessons we will give you a full refund, and from the fourth lesson onwards we will calculate the refund amount or help you choose another course.