🐳 Learn Docker

A comprehensive, hands-on Docker learning course designed for practical classroom use. This repository contains exercises, examples, and projects to help students master Docker from basics to advanced concepts.

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📋 Course Overview

This course covers everything you need to know to work with Docker effectively:

Section	Topics
1. Starting with Docker	Installation, first containers
2. Docker Images	Pull, push, tag, save/load
3. Build Your Own Images	Dockerfiles, multi-stage builds
4. Managing Containers	Lifecycle, logs, resources
5. Networking	Bridge, host, custom networks
6. Docker Compose	Multi-container applications

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🗂️ Course Structure

learn-docker/
├── 01-starting-with-docker/
│   └── README.md                 # Introduction, installation, first container
├── 02-docker-images/
│   └── README.md                 # Images, registries, tagging
├── 03-build-your-own-images/
│   ├── README.md                 # Dockerfile guide
│   └── examples/
│       ├── 01-simple-nginx/      # Basic Nginx example
│       ├── 02-python-app/        # Python Flask app
│       ├── 03-nodejs-app/        # Node.js Express app
│       ├── 04-multistage-go/     # Multi-stage Go build
│       └── 06-cmd-entrypoint/    # CMD vs ENTRYPOINT
├── 04-managing-containers/
│   └── README.md                 # Container lifecycle
├── 05-networking-with-docker/
│   ├── README.md                 # Networking concepts
│   └── examples/
│       └── multi-service/        # Multi-network example
└── 06-docker-compose/
    ├── README.md                 # Docker Compose guide
    └── examples/
        ├── basic-web/            # Simple web server
        ├── web-db/               # Web + database
        ├── full-stack/           # Complete application
        ├── scaling/              # Load balancing
        └── healthcheck/          # Health checks

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• A computer with at least 4GB RAM
• Administrative/sudo access
• Internet connection

Quick Start

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/hatamiarash7/learn-docker.git
   cd learn-docker

2. Install Docker:

   • Follow the instructions in 01-starting-with-docker

3. Verify installation:

   docker --version
   docker run hello-world

4. Start learning:

   • Begin with Section 1: Starting with Docker

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📚 Course Content

1. Starting with Docker

• What is Docker and why use it?
• Installing Docker on Linux, macOS, and Windows
• Running your first container
• Basic container commands

2. Docker Images

• Understanding images and layers
• Pulling and pushing images
• Image registries (Docker Hub, private)
• Tagging and versioning strategies
• Saving and loading images for offline use

3. Build Your Own Images

• Dockerfile basics and instructions
• Building images with docker build
• Best practices for Dockerfiles
• Multi-stage builds for smaller images
• Multi-architecture builds
• Health checks in Dockerfiles
• Understanding CMD vs ENTRYPOINT

4. Managing Containers

• Container lifecycle (create, start, stop, remove)
• Executing commands in containers
• Viewing and managing logs
• Resource limits (CPU, memory)
• Container inspection and debugging

5. Networking with Docker

• Docker networking fundamentals
• Bridge, host, and none networks
• Creating custom networks
• Container DNS and service discovery
• Port mapping strategies
• Network isolation patterns

6. Docker Compose

• Introduction to Docker Compose
• Writing docker-compose.yml files
• Defining services, networks, and volumes
• Multi-container application patterns
• Scaling services
• Environment variables and secrets
• Health checks and dependencies

7. Storage / Volumes (Coming Soon)

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8. Swarm Mode & Orchestration (Coming Soon)

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9. Final Project (Coming Soon)

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💡 Learning Tips

1. Follow in order: Each section builds on previous knowledge
2. Type commands yourself: Don't just copy-paste, understand each command
3. Experiment: Try modifying examples and see what happens
4. Clean up: Use docker system prune to free up disk space
5. Read error messages: Docker's error messages are usually helpful

🛠️ Useful Commands Cheat Sheet

# Container Management
docker run <image>              # Run a container
docker ps                       # List running containers
docker ps -a                    # List all containers
docker stop <container>         # Stop a container
docker rm <container>           # Remove a container
docker logs <container>         # View container logs

# Image Management
docker images                   # List images
docker pull <image>             # Download an image
docker build -t <name> .        # Build an image
docker rmi <image>              # Remove an image

# Docker Compose
docker-compose up -d            # Start services
docker-compose down             # Stop services
docker-compose logs -f          # Follow logs
docker-compose ps               # List services

# System
docker system df                # Show disk usage
docker system prune             # Clean up resources

🎯 Exercises

Each section contains practical exercises marked with 🎯. Solutions are provided in collapsible sections.

Exercise Format:

• Clear objectives
• Step-by-step instructions
• Expected outcomes
• Hidden solutions (click to reveal)

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📂 Example Projects

Basic Examples

• Simple Nginx - Static website with Nginx
• Python Flask - Web API with Flask
• Node.js Express - REST API with Express

Advanced Examples

• Multi-stage Go - Optimized Go application
• Full Stack - Nginx + API + Database + Cache
• Scaling - Load balanced application
• Health Checks - Proper dependency management

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you find errors or have suggestions:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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Happy Learning! 🐳

Start your Docker journey with Section 1: Starting with Docker