Docker for Beginners: From Zero to Containerized Applications

By: Gómez Fernández, Oscar

Stop Fighting "It Works on My Machine" - Master Docker From Zero to Production

If you've ever spent an afternoon debugging why your app runs perfectly on your laptop but crashes on a teammate's machine (or in production), this book is for you.

Docker for Beginners is a complete, hands-on guide that takes you from installing Docker for the first time to confidently containerizing, deploying, and troubleshooting real applications - no prior DevOps experience required.

You'll learn how to:

Understand the core mental model: images vs. containers, layers, and cachingWrite efficient Dockerfiles and avoid the mistakes that bloat your imagesManage data with volumes and bind mounts without losing your sanityConnect containers with Docker networking - and make sense of itOrchestrate multi-container apps with Docker Compose (including profiles, scaling, and multiple environments)Debug and troubleshoot containers like a proPush, pull, and manage images on Docker Hub and private registriesLock down your containers with practical security basicsOptimize images for lean, fast production deploymentsContainerize real-world stacks - Python, Go, databases, and moreSet up CI/CD pipelines, logging, monitoring, and testing for containerized appsDeploy to a real server and get a first taste of orchestration with Docker SwarmMigrate an existing, non-containerized application into Docker step by step

Each chapter builds on the last with clear explanations, real commands, and practical examples - not just theory. A full command reference, Dockerfile/Compose cheat sheet, troubleshooting guide, and glossary are included as appendices, so this book doubles as a reference you'll keep coming back to.

Whether you're a developer, a student, or an IT professional looking to finally get Docker, this book will take you from "what even is a container?" to running production-ready, containerized applications with confidence.

Scroll up and grab your copy today - and stop saying "it works on my machine."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HJRJPBTG
• ISBN13: 9798174253681
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"