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10 Docker Projects to Master Docker:
Basic to Advanced
Table of Contents
(Beginner)
1. Basic Web Application with Docker

✅ Containerizing a Flask/Node.js application

✅ Writing a simple Dockerfile
✅ Running a containerized app
2. Multi-Container Application with Docker Compose

✅ Setting up multiple services (Web + Database)

✅ Writing a docker-compose.yml file
✅ Networking between containers
3. Persistent Data Storage with Docker Volumes

✅ Using named and bind mounts for data persistence

✅ Running a MySQL/PostgreSQL container with persistent storage
✅ Managing and inspecting Docker volumes
4. Docker Networking: Communication Between Containers

✅ Creating and managing Docker networks

✅ Linking containers within a network
✅ Setting up a custom bridge network
5. Scaling Applications with Docker Swarm

✅ Initializing and managing a Swarm cluster

✅ Deploying services in a Swarm
✅ Load balancing between multiple containers

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(Advanced)
6. Secure Docker Deployment with Traefik and Let's Encrypt

✅ Configuring Traefik as a reverse proxy

✅ Enabling HTTPS with Let's Encrypt
✅ Adding Basic Authentication for security
7. Scalable Microservices Architecture with Docker and Kubernetes

✅ Creating multiple microservices

✅ Deploying services using Kubernetes
✅ Setting up an API Gateway for routing
8. Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) for Dockerized Applications

✅ Automating builds with GitHub Actions / Jenkins

✅ Pushing images to Docker Hub
✅ Deploying to a remote server or Kubernetes
9. Multi-Stage Docker Build for Optimized Production Deployment

✅ Using multi-stage builds to reduce image size

✅ Running the app with Gunicorn for better performance
✅ Setting up an Nginx reverse proxy
10. Optimized Docker Image Deployment with Kubernetes

✅ Deploying the optimized Docker image to Kubernetes

✅ Using ConfigMaps and Secrets for environment variables
✅ Scaling services efficiently

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Introduction
Docker has revolutionized the way applications are developed, deployed, and
managed. By leveraging containerization, developers can ensure consistency
across different environments, improve application scalability, and enhance
overall deployment efficiency. Whether you are a beginner looking to get
started or an experienced developer aiming to refine your skills, hands-on
projects are the best way to gain a deep understanding of Docker.
This document presents 10 practical projects that will help you master Docker,
covering everything from basic containerization to advanced deployment
strategies. Starting with fundamental concepts such as running a simple web
application in a container, you will progress through multi-container
applications, persistent storage, networking, scaling, security, and automation.
Each project is carefully designed to introduce key Docker features and best
practices while providing real-world applications for practical learning.
By the end of this document, you will have built a solid foundation in Docker,
learned how to efficiently manage containerized applications, and gained
experience with orchestration tools like Docker Swarm and Kubernetes. These
projects will not only enhance your technical expertise but also prepare you for
real-world challenges in DevOps and cloud-native application development.
Let's dive into the projects and begin our journey to mastering Docker!

1. Containerized Web Application (Beginner)

Goal: Learn the basics of Docker by containerizing a simple web application.
Tech Stack:
 Python (Flask) or Node.js (Express)
 Docker
Implementation Steps:
1. Set Up Your Web Application
o Create a simple Flask or Node.js application.
o Example (Flask app in app.py):

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from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
return "Hello, Docker!"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
2. Write a Dockerfile
o Create a Dockerfile in the project root:
FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]
3. Build & Run the Docker Image
o Build the Docker image:
docker build -t flask-app .
o Run the container:
docker run -p 5000:5000 flask-app
4. Verify the Application
o Open http://localhost:5000 in your browser.

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2. Multi-Container Application with Docker Compose
Goal: Learn how to manage multi-container applications using Docker
Compose.
Tech Stack:
 Flask/Node.js
 PostgreSQL/MySQL
 Docker Compose
Implementation Steps:
1. Set Up Web Application & Database
o Create a simple web application with a database connection (Flask
+ PostgreSQL).
o Example app.py:
import psycopg2
from flask import Flask

app = Flask(__name__)

def connect_db():
return psycopg2.connect(
dbname="mydb",
user="user",
password="password",
host="db"
)

@app.route("/")
def home():

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 conn = connect_db()
return "Connected to DB!"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
2. Create a Dockerfile
FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]
3. Create docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
web:
build: .
ports:
- "5000:5000"
depends_on:
- db

db:
image: postgres
environment:
POSTGRES_USER: user

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 POSTGRES_PASSWORD: password
POSTGRES_DB: mydb
4. Run with Docker Compose
docker-compose up --build
5. Verify Connection
o Open http://localhost:5000 in your browser.

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3. Custom Docker Images & CI/CD Pipeline
Goal: Automate Docker image builds and deployments with CI/CD.
Tech Stack:
 GitHub Actions/GitLab CI
 Docker Hub
 Flask/Node.js
Implementation Steps:
1. Set Up a GitHub Repository
o Push your Dockerized app to GitHub.
2. Create a GitHub Actions Workflow (.github/workflows/docker.yml)
name: Docker Build & Push

on:
push:
branches:
- main

jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout Repository
uses: actions/checkout@v2

- name: Login to Docker Hub

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 run: echo "${{ secrets.DOCKER_PASSWORD }}" | docker login -u "${{
secrets.DOCKER_USERNAME }}" --password-stdin

- name: Build Docker Image

run: docker build -t myusername/myapp:latest .

- name: Push to Docker Hub

run: docker push myusername/myapp:latest
3. Configure Secrets in GitHub
o Add DOCKER_USERNAME and DOCKER_PASSWORD as repository
secrets.
4. Push to GitHub & Trigger CI/CD Pipeline
o Every push to main will build and push the Docker image.

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4. Docker Swarm & Load Balancing
Goal: Deploy a scalable, load-balanced web app using Docker Swarm.
Tech Stack:
 Docker Swarm
 Nginx
 Flask/Node.js
Implementation Steps:
1. Initialize Swarm
docker swarm init
2. Create docker-compose.yml for Swarm
yaml
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version: '3.8'
services:
web:
image: myusername/myapp:latest
deploy:
replicas: 3
restart_policy:
condition: any
ports:
- "5000:5000"

nginx:
image: nginx
ports:

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 - "80:80"
volumes:
- ./nginx.conf:/etc/nginx/nginx.conf
3. Deploy to Swarm
docker stack deploy -c docker-compose.yml myapp
4. Verify Load Balancing
o Access http://localhost and see requests being balanced.

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5. Kubernetes with Docker
Goal: Orchestrate Docker containers using Kubernetes.
Tech Stack:
 Kubernetes
 Flask/Node.js
 Minikube
Implementation Steps:
1. Start Minikube
minikube start
2. Create a Kubernetes Deployment (deployment.yaml)
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: web-app
spec:
replicas: 3
selector:
matchLabels:
app: web
template:
metadata:
labels:
app: web
spec:
containers:
- name: web-app

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 image: myusername/myapp:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 5000
3. Create a Service (service.yaml)
apiVersion: v1
kind: Service
metadata:
name: web-service
spec:
selector:
app: web
ports:
- protocol: TCP
port: 80
targetPort: 5000
type: LoadBalancer
4. Deploy to Kubernetes
kubectl apply -f deployment.yaml
kubectl apply -f service.yaml
5. Verify Deployment
kubectl get pods
kubectl get services
6. Access the App
o Run minikube service web-service to get the URL.

Final Thoughts

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These projects cover all major Docker concepts:
✅ Basic Containerization
✅ Multi-Container Applications
✅ CI/CD Automation
✅ Swarm for Scaling
✅ Kubernetes for Orchestration
By the end of these projects, you'll be confident in real-world Docker
deployments! 🚀

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6. Monitoring and Logging with Docker (Advanced)
Goal: Set up monitoring and logging for Docker containers using Prometheus,
Grafana, and the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
Tech Stack:
 Prometheus (Monitoring)
 Grafana (Visualization)
 ELK Stack (Logging)
 Docker Compose

Implementation Steps:
Step 1: Set Up a Sample Web Application
 Create a simple Flask or Node.js application that logs messages.
Flask Example (app.py)
from flask import Flask
import logging

app = Flask(__name__)

# Configure logging
logging.basicConfig(filename='app.log', level=logging.INFO)

@app.route("/")
def home():
app.logger.info("Home route accessed")
return "Monitoring Docker App"

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if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
 Create a requirements.txt file:
Flask
 Create a Dockerfile:
FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]

Step 2: Set Up docker-compose.yml with Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack

Create a docker-compose.yml file:
version: '3.8'
services:
web:
build: .
ports:
- "5000:5000"

prometheus:
image: prom/prometheus
volumes:
- ./prometheus.yml:/etc/prometheus/prometheus.yml
ports:

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 - "9090:9090"

grafana:
image: grafana/grafana
ports:
- "3000:3000"

elasticsearch:
image: docker.elastic.co/elasticsearch/elasticsearch:7.10.1
environment:
- discovery.type=single-node
ports:
- "9200:9200"

logstash:
image: docker.elastic.co/logstash/logstash:7.10.1
volumes:
- ./logstash.conf:/usr/share/logstash/pipeline/logstash.conf
depends_on:
- elasticsearch

kibana:
image: docker.elastic.co/kibana/kibana:7.10.1
ports:
- "5601:5601"
depends_on:

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 - elasticsearch

Step 3: Configure Prometheus for Monitoring

Create a prometheus.yml file:
global:
scrape_interval: 15s

scrape_configs:
- job_name: 'docker-metrics'
static_configs:
- targets: ['web:5000']

Step 4: Configure Logstash for Logging

Create a logstash.conf file:
input {
file {
path => "/var/log/app.log"
start_position => "beginning"
}
}

output {
elasticsearch {
hosts => ["elasticsearch:9200"]
index => "docker-logs"
}

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}

Step 5: Run the Services

Run the entire setup using:
docker-compose up --build

Step 6: Access the Monitoring & Logging Dashboards

 Flask App: http://localhost:5000
 Prometheus UI: http://localhost:9090
 Grafana UI: http://localhost:3000
 Kibana UI: http://localhost:5601

Step 7: Visualize Logs & Metrics

 Grafana:
o Add Prometheus as a data source.
o Create dashboards for container metrics.
 Kibana:
o View logs stored in Elasticsearch.
o Create visualizations for container logs.

Final Outcome

✅ Real-time monitoring of container metrics with Prometheus & Grafana

✅ Centralized logging using ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
✅ Hands-on experience with observability tools in Docker environments
This project will teach you production-grade monitoring and logging for
Dockerized applications! 🚀

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7. Secure Docker Deployment with Traefik and Let's
Encrypt
Goal: Deploy a secure, production-ready Docker application with Traefik
(reverse proxy), SSL (Let's Encrypt), and authentication.
Tech Stack:
 Docker & Docker Compose
 Traefik (Reverse Proxy & Load Balancer)
 Let's Encrypt (SSL Certificates)
 Basic Authentication

Implementation Steps:
Step 1: Set Up a Sample Web Application
Create a simple Flask or Node.js app (app.py for Flask):
from flask import Flask

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
return "Secure Docker Deployment with Traefik!"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
 Create a requirements.txt file:
Flask
 Create a Dockerfile:

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FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]

Step 2: Configure Traefik as a Reverse Proxy

Create a traefik.yml configuration file:
global:
checkNewVersion: true
sendAnonymousUsage: false

entryPoints:
web:
address: ":80"
websecure:
address: ":443"

providers:
docker:
exposedByDefault: false

certificatesResolvers:
myresolver:
acme:

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 email: [email protected]
storage: acme.json
httpChallenge:
entryPoint: web
NOTE: Change [email protected] to your actual email to request an SSL
certificate.

Step 3: Create a Secure docker-compose.yml Setup

version: '3.8'
services:
traefik:
image: traefik:v2.9
command:
- "--api.insecure=true"
- "--providers.docker=true"
- "--entrypoints.web.address=:80"
- "--entrypoints.websecure.address=:443"
- "--certificatesresolvers.myresolver.acme.email=your-email@example.com"
- "--certificatesresolvers.myresolver.acme.storage=/letsencrypt/acme.json"
- "--certificatesresolvers.myresolver.acme.httpChallenge.entryPoint=web"
ports:
- "80:80"
- "443:443"
- "8080:8080"
volumes:
- "/var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock"
- "./letsencrypt:/letsencrypt"
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 web:
build: .
labels:
- "traefik.enable=true"
- "traefik.http.routers.web.rule=Host(`yourdomain.com`)"
- "traefik.http.routers.web.entrypoints=websecure"
- "traefik.http.routers.web.tls.certresolver=myresolver"
-
"traefik.http.middlewares.auth.basicauth.users=admin:$$apr1$$yKXHkH7y$$O
tlv1bqxlFbT8Kl0KzmkQ/" # Replace with your hashed password
networks:
- webnet

networks:
webnet:
IMPORTANT: Replace yourdomain.com with your actual domain.
Generate a Basic Auth Password using:
echo $(htpasswd -nb admin mypassword) | sed -e s/\\$/\\$\\$/g
Then, replace the hashed password in the
traefik.http.middlewares.auth.basicauth.users label.

Step 4: Run the Secure Deployment

Start the services:
docker-compose up --build -d

Step 5: Verify SSL & Authentication

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 1. Open https://yourdomain.com.
2. Check the SSL certificate (issued by Let's Encrypt).
3. A login prompt should appear (Basic Auth).

Final Outcome

✅ Secure HTTPS deployment with Let's Encrypt SSL

✅ Reverse proxy with Traefik for managing multiple services
✅ Basic Authentication for added security

This project ensures a production-ready, secure Docker deployment! 🚀

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8. Scalable Microservices Architecture with Docker
and Kubernetes
Goal: Deploy a microservices-based architecture using Docker, Kubernetes,
and an API Gateway for efficient scaling and management.
Tech Stack:
 Docker (Containerization)
 Kubernetes (Orchestration)
 NGINX or Traefik (API Gateway)
 Flask/Node.js (Microservices)
 MongoDB/PostgreSQL (Database)

Implementation Steps:
Step 1: Define the Microservices
Let's create three microservices:
1⃣ User Service (Handles user authentication)
2⃣ Product Service (Manages product information)
3⃣ Order Service (Processes orders)
Example User Service (user_service/app.py):
from flask import Flask, jsonify

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/users", methods=["GET"])
def get_users():
return jsonify({"users": ["Alice", "Bob", "Charlie"]})

if __name__ == "__main__":

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 app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5001)
Create a requirements.txt:
Flask
Create a Dockerfile for the service:
FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]
Repeat this process for Product and Order services, changing the API endpoints
accordingly.

Step 2: Define Kubernetes Deployment for Each Microservice

Create k8s/user-deployment.yaml:
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: user-service
spec:
replicas: 3
selector:
matchLabels:
app: user-service
template:
metadata:
labels:
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 app: user-service
spec:
containers:
- name: user-service
image: myusername/user-service:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 5001
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: Service
metadata:
name: user-service
spec:
selector:
app: user-service
ports:
- protocol: TCP
port: 80
targetPort: 5001
type: ClusterIP
Repeat this for product-deployment.yaml and order-deployment.yaml,
changing the ports accordingly.

Step 3: Set Up API Gateway (NGINX Ingress Controller)

Create k8s/api-gateway.yaml:
apiVersion: networking.k8s.io/v1
kind: Ingress
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metadata:
name: api-gateway
spec:
rules:
- host: myapp.local
http:
paths:
- path: /users
pathType: Prefix
backend:
service:
name: user-service
port:
number: 80
- path: /products
pathType: Prefix
backend:
service:
name: product-service
port:
number: 80
- path: /orders
pathType: Prefix
backend:
service:
name: order-service

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 port:
number: 80

Step 4: Deploy Services to Kubernetes

1. Start Minikube:
minikube start
2. Deploy each microservice:
bash
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kubectl apply -f k8s/user-deployment.yaml
kubectl apply -f k8s/product-deployment.yaml
kubectl apply -f k8s/order-deployment.yaml
3. Deploy the API Gateway:
bash
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kubectl apply -f k8s/api-gateway.yaml

Step 5: Access the Microservices

Get the Minikube IP:
minikube ip
Then test the API endpoints:
perl
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curl http://<minikube-ip>/users
curl http://<minikube-ip>/products
curl http://<minikube-ip>/orders

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Final Outcome

✅ Fully containerized microservices running on Kubernetes

✅ API Gateway for service routing
✅ Scalability with Kubernetes deployments
This project gives you hands-on experience with Kubernetes for managing
microservices! 🚀

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9. Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) for
Dockerized Applications
Goal: Automate the building, testing, and deployment of a Dockerized
application using GitHub Actions & Jenkins with Docker and Kubernetes.
Tech Stack:
 Docker (Containerization)
 GitHub Actions / Jenkins (CI/CD Automation)
 Kubernetes / Docker Compose (Deployment)
 Flask/Node.js (Sample Application)

Implementation Steps:
Step 1: Create a Sample Web Application
Let’s use a simple Flask app (app.py):
from flask import Flask

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
return "Automated CI/CD with Docker!"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
Create a requirements.txt:
Flask
Create a Dockerfile:

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FROM python:3.9
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install -r requirements.txt
COPY . .
CMD ["python", "app.py"]

Step 2: Set Up GitHub Actions for CI/CD

Create a .github/workflows/docker-ci.yml file:
name: CI/CD Pipeline

on:
push:
branches:
- main

jobs:
build:
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Checkout Repository
uses: actions/checkout@v2

- name: Set up Docker Buildx

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 uses: docker/setup-buildx-action@v2

- name: Log in to Docker Hub

run: echo "${{ secrets.DOCKER_PASSWORD }}" | docker login -u "${{
secrets.DOCKER_USERNAME }}" --password-stdin

- name: Build and Push Docker Image

run: |
docker build -t myusername/myapp:latest .
docker push myusername/myapp:latest

deploy:
needs: build
runs-on: ubuntu-latest
steps:
- name: Deploy to Server
uses: appleboy/[email protected]
with:
host: ${{ secrets.SERVER_IP }}
username: ${{ secrets.SERVER_USER }}
key: ${{ secrets.SSH_PRIVATE_KEY }}
script: |
docker pull myusername/myapp:latest
docker stop myapp || true
docker rm myapp || true
docker run -d -p 80:5000 --name myapp myusername/myapp:latest

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NOTE: Replace myusername/myapp with your Docker Hub repo name.
Store your Docker Hub credentials & server SSH key as GitHub Secrets.

Step 3: Set Up Jenkins as an Alternative CI/CD Tool

If you prefer Jenkins, install plugins for Docker & GitHub Webhooks and
configure a pipeline:
1. Install Jenkins & Required Plugins
sudo apt update && sudo apt install -y docker.io
sudo usermod -aG docker jenkins
2. Create a Jenkins Pipeline (Jenkinsfile):
pipeline {
agent any
stages {
stage('Build') {
steps {
sh 'docker build -t myusername/myapp:latest .'
}
}
stage('Push') {
steps {
withDockerRegistry([credentialsId: 'docker-hub', url: '']) {
sh 'docker push myusername/myapp:latest'
}
}
}
stage('Deploy') {
steps {

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 sh '''
ssh user@server "docker pull myusername/myapp:latest && \
docker stop myapp || true && \
docker rm myapp || true && \
docker run -d -p 80:5000 --name myapp myusername/myapp:latest"
'''
}
}
}
}
Add your Docker Hub credentials in Jenkins under Manage Credentials.

Step 4: Deploy Application to Kubernetes (Optional)

If using Kubernetes, deploy the app using:
apiVersion: apps/v1
kind: Deployment
metadata:
name: myapp
spec:
replicas: 2
selector:
matchLabels:
app: myapp
template:
metadata:
labels:

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spec:
containers:
- name: myapp
image: myusername/myapp:latest
ports:
- containerPort: 5000
---
apiVersion: v1
kind: Service
metadata:
name: myapp
spec:
selector:
app: myapp
ports:
- protocol: TCP
port: 80
targetPort: 5000
type: LoadBalancer
Apply the deployment:
bash
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kubectl apply -f myapp-deployment.yaml

Step 5: Test the CI/CD Pipeline

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 1. Push code to GitHub → Triggers CI/CD workflow.
2. GitHub Actions/Jenkins builds and deploys the app.
3. Visit http://your-server-ip to see the deployed app.

Final Outcome

✅ Automated Docker image builds & deployments

✅ CI/CD with GitHub Actions OR Jenkins
✅ Seamless Kubernetes deployment (optional)

This project automates DevOps workflows for Docker applications! 🚀

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10. Multi-Stage Docker Build for Optimized Production
Deployment
Goal: Use multi-stage builds to create a lightweight, optimized Docker image
for a production-ready application.
Tech Stack:
 Docker (Multi-Stage Builds)
 Nginx (Reverse Proxy)
 Flask/Node.js (Sample Application)

Implementation Steps:
Step 1: Create a Sample Web Application
Let's use a simple Flask app (app.py):
from flask import Flask

app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
return "Optimized Docker Multi-Stage Build!"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)
Create a requirements.txt:
nginx
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Flask

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gunicorn

Step 2: Create a Multi-Stage Dockerfile

Instead of creating a large image, we will:
✅ Use one stage for building dependencies
✅ Use another stage for running the application
# STAGE 1: Build Stage
FROM python:3.9 AS builder
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt

# STAGE 2: Production Stage

FROM python:3.9-slim
WORKDIR /app
COPY --from=builder /usr/local/lib/python3.9/site-packages
/usr/local/lib/python3.9/site-packages
COPY . .
EXPOSE 5000
CMD ["gunicorn", "-b", "0.0.0.0:5000", "app:app"]
Why Multi-Stage Build?
 The builder stage installs dependencies without bloating the final
image.
 The final image is lightweight, using only necessary files.

Step 3: Create an Nginx Reverse Proxy for Better Performance

Create an nginx.conf file:

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server {
listen 80;
location / {
proxy_pass http://web:5000;
proxy_set_header Host $host;
proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
}
}

Step 4: Set Up docker-compose.yml for Multi-Container Deployment

version: '3.8'

services:
web:
build: .
container_name: web_app
ports:
- "5000:5000"

nginx:
image: nginx:latest
container_name: nginx_proxy
volumes:
- ./nginx.conf:/etc/nginx/nginx.conf:ro
ports:
- "80:80"

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- web

Step 5: Build and Run the Application

docker-compose up --build -d

Step 6: Verify Optimization

Check image size:
bash
docker images
A multi-stage build reduces the final image size significantly!

Final Outcome

✅ Optimized production-ready Docker images

✅ Lightweight, efficient deployment using multi-stage builds
✅ NGINX reverse proxy for better performance
This project teaches advanced Docker image optimization techniques!

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Conclusion
Mastering Docker requires a hands-on approach, and the 10 projects outlined
in this document provide a structured learning path that takes you from basic
containerization to advanced deployment and orchestration. By working
through these projects, you have gained experience with:

✅ Containerizing applications using Docker and Docker Compose. ✅

Managing multi-container environments and networking between services.
✅ Ensuring data persistence and securing deployments. ✅ Scaling
applications efficiently with Docker Swarm and Kubernetes. ✅ Automating
workflows using CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Jenkins. ✅
Optimizing production deployments using multi-stage builds and reverse
proxies.
With this knowledge, you are well-equipped to handle real-world challenges in
DevOps, cloud computing, and software deployment. The ability to deploy
scalable, efficient, and secure applications is a critical skill in today’s tech
industry. Continue experimenting, explore new Docker features, and integrate
them into your projects to further refine your expertise.
By applying these skills, you can confidently build and deploy containerized
applications, making you a valuable asset in the world of modern software
development. 🚀

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