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Getting Started With Docker and Containers

Docker is a platform that allows developers to package applications into lightweight containers, ensuring consistent environments and faster deployment. Key concepts include images, containers, and Dockerfiles, with common commands for building and running containers. Mastering Docker is essential for effective DevOps practices and serves as a foundation for learning Kubernetes.

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Getting Started With Docker and Containers

Docker is a platform that allows developers to package applications into lightweight containers, ensuring consistent environments and faster deployment. Key concepts include images, containers, and Dockerfiles, with common commands for building and running containers. Mastering Docker is essential for effective DevOps practices and serves as a foundation for learning Kubernetes.

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Getting Started with Docker and Containers

Getting Started with Docker and Containers


Docker is a platform that enables developers to package applications and their dependencies into
containers. A container is a lightweight, standalone executable that includes everything needed to
run an application.

**Key Docker Concepts:**


- **Image:** Blueprint of the application (OS, code, runtime)
- **Container:** Running instance of an image
- **Dockerfile:** Script to build a Docker image

**Why Use Docker?**


- Consistent environments across dev, test, and prod
- Faster setup and deployment
- Isolation of applications

**Common Docker Commands:**


- `docker build -t myapp .` Build image from Dockerfile
- `docker run -d -p 8080:80 myapp` Run container in detached mode
- `docker ps` List running containers

**Simple Dockerfile Example:**


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

Containers are at the heart of DevOps pipelines. Mastering Docker sets a strong foundation for
learning Kubernetes.

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