Mastering Docker: The Complete Handbook to Containerization

Unlock the full potential of containerization with Mastering Docker, your step-by-step guide to building, running, and deploying applications with confidence. Whether you’re a beginner exploring Docker for the first time or a developer aiming to sharpen your skills for production environments, this book gives you everything you need in one comprehensive resource.

What You’ll Learn

• Docker Foundations: Understand containers, images, and the Docker engine.
• Building & Optimizing Images: Create efficient Dockerfiles, leverage multi-stage builds, and reduce image size for performance.
• Managing Containers: Run, monitor, and troubleshoot containers with the Docker CLI.
• Networking & Data Persistence: Connect services, manage volumes, and handle persistent data effectively.
• Docker Compose: Simplify multi-container applications and build full-stack projects with ease.
• Production Readiness: Secure your containers, integrate Docker into CI/CD pipelines, and deploy applications at scale.
• Beyond the Basics: Explore orchestration, Kubernetes fundamentals, and the evolving Docker ecosystem.

Who This Book Is For

• Developers who want to modernize their workflows.
• System administrators looking to streamline application deployment.
• DevOps engineers aiming to build scalable, production-ready environments.
• Students and professionals seeking a structured, practical learning resource.

Why Choose This Book

Unlike scattered tutorials, Mastering Docker provides a structured, progressive roadmap—from first steps to advanced orchestration. Each chapter is packed with actionable insights, real-world best practices, and hands-on projects to help you apply what you learn immediately.

Take your development and deployment skills to the next level with Docker. With this handbook, you’ll gain the confidence to containerize any application and deploy it anywhere.