Overview
Run existing Docker images, Make your own Docker images with a Dockerfile, Run multiple images using Docker compose, Create your own Docker compose files for easy development setups
Developers wanting a quick introduction to container images and containers using Docker, Developers needing a quick refresher on Docker, Developers wanting to try out Docker compose for easy developer setups
Basic command line skills are useful but not required
Want to master the essentials of Docker and start containerizing your applications? In this crash course, you’ll learn how to use Docker to simplify development, from running your first container to building custom images and orchestrating multi-container apps with Docker compose. Designed for beginners, this hands-on course uses real-world examples, including a Node.js “Hello, World” app, to get you up and running fast.
What You’ll Learn
Run and manage Docker containers with simple commands.
Build custom Docker images using Dockerfiles.
Orchestrate multiple containers with Docker Compose for local development.
Understand key Docker concepts like images and containers.
Apply Docker to real-world scenarios, like running a Node.js app.
Who This Course Is For
Developers new to Docker who want to containerize their apps.
Hobbyists or career switchers curious about modern DevOps tools.
Fans of terminal-based workflows (like Vim, Tmux, or Nano) looking to add Docker to their skillset.
Web developers (e.g., JavaScript or Angular users) wanting to streamline local development.
Requirements
Basic familiarity with the terminal.
Docker installed if you want to follow along.
Why Take This Course?
Docker is a must-have skill for modern development, powering apps at companies like Netflix and Spotify. In under an hour, you’ll go from zero to confidently running containers, building images, and setting up multi-container apps with Docker Compose.
Martijn Vissers
I am a passionate software developer and educator with expertise in web development and tools like Neovim. I drive Linux for web development daily, and I love sharing practical tips and insights to help you boost your productivity and improve your coding environment.
I have been programming for over a decade, working on projects ranging from personal to enterprise back-office systems.
Let’s learn together!