Docker: A Project-Based Approach to Learning

Jason Cannon develops Docker through commands and project exercises. Installation and host management lead into custom images, packaging applications and a private-registry example. The practical approach is useful when you want to understand the result of each command and connect a reusable image with the environment needed to run it.

What you will learn

• Install and manage a Docker host and containers.
• Write Dockerfiles for an application image.
• Explain image-sharing and private-registry considerations.

Who this suits

No previous Docker experience is required. The provider specifies a computer with a 64-bit processor and covers Windows, macOS and Linux setup.

Before you enroll

Check current operating-system support and Docker licensing before installing. A registry used for practice still needs appropriate access and storage decisions; avoid publishing credentials or private application material in an image.

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Put it into practice

Containerize a small application, rebuild it from a clean checkout and inspect the resulting image. Explain which files should be excluded and how another person can run the application with explicit configuration.

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Supporting provider sources

• docs.docker.com: supporting course information