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Docker for Web Developers

Gain insights into Docker's architecture, images, and containers. Learn about running databases, using WordPress and Node.js with Docker, and confidently apply Docker in web development projects.

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83 Lessons

5h 30min

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Learn the fundamentals of Docker to get you off the ground
Get your hands dirty making and running the various web apps
Learn how Compose allows the addition of multiple services
Create custom images and use them for production purposes
Learn how the containers work together to run a fully functioning app

Learning Roadmap

83 Lessons8 Quizzes1 Assessment

Why Docker for Web Developers?

Get familiar with Docker's role in enhancing web development through dependency management and environment isolation.

Who is this Course For?

Why Use Docker?

Introduction

Look at Docker's role in consistent, efficient, and flexible web development environments.

Life Without Docker

Life with Docker

Isn't Technology Where it's at?

Quick Recap

What is Docker?

9 Lessons

Examine Docker concepts, containers, images, volumes, networks, orchestration, and deployment strategies.

Launch a MySQL Database with Docker

11 Lessons

Break down the steps to launching and managing MySQL databases with Docker.

WordPress Development with Docker

12 Lessons

Take a closer look at setting up WordPress, MySQL, and other CMSs with Docker.

Application Development with Docker

9 Lessons

Follow the process of using Docker for setting up, developing, and debugging Node.js applications efficiently.

Push Your Docker Image to a Repository

6 Lessons

Master the steps to pushing Docker images to repositories for distribution and sharing.

Docker Orchestration on Production Servers

5 Lessons

Solve problems in Docker orchestration, scaling, and deployment with tools like Swarm and Kubernetes.

Docker CLI Commands

6 Lessons

Walk through essential Docker CLI commands for managing images, containers, volumes, and networks.

10.

Dockerfile and Docker Compose

5 Lessons

Examine Dockerfile creation, Docker Compose, detailed configurations, and essential Docker Compose commands.

11.

Project: Never-Ending Quizzery

8 Lessons

Explore developing a scalable quiz app using Docker with MongoDB, Node.js, and NGINX.

Assessment - Docker for Web Developers

Assessment

12.

APPENDIX

6 Lessons

Take a look at Docker installation across different platforms, testing, and Kubernetes management.

Certificate of Completion

Showcase your accomplishment by sharing your certificate of completion.

Developed by MAANG Engineers

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Docker is the most useful web development tool you’re not using. This course is your guide for building all kinds of web applications with Docker. You will be introduced to Docker basics including its architecture, images, and containers. Then you'll run various databases and view them via CLI or Adminer. Next, you will learn how easy it is to use WordPress with Docker. After that is the Node.js app and its live editing and debugging with Chrome's devTools. Finally, you will make your own project to practice your Docker knowledge. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently use Docker in any of your further projects.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Craig Buckler

Craig is a freelance UK web developer and technical author who obsesses over standards and performance.

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