Brief Introduction to docker

https://docs.docker.com/get-started/overview/

Topics to be covered

• [x] Docker
• [x] Dockerfile
• [x] Docker images, containers and volumes etc.
• [x] Docker compose
• [x] Create a demo dockerised app
• [x] Important Docker commands
• [x] Make a demo app with docker-compose

Docker

What is it?

Docker is a tool that eases the development of applications. Basically, it solves the problem of It runs on my machine by shipping your machine to the other person.

What is it used for?

Docker uses in a loosely isolated environment called container. Containers are lightweight (can be easily shared) and contains everything you need to run the application. As a result, docker is used for:

• Running more workloads on the same hardware.