Crash Course: Docker For Absolute Beginners

Dive into Docker with this practical crash course tailored for those with no prior experience. This beginner-friendly guide will equip you with the core Docker commands and skills you need to confidently start working with containers. Each concept is explained in simple terms and supported with hands-on demonstrations, so you can learn by doing.

Course Content:

• Understand what containers are and why Docker is essential in modern development.
• Use the docker run command to launch your first containers.
• List all running and stopped containers with the docker ps command.
• Stop containers safely with docker stop.
• Clean up your environment by removing containers (docker rm) and images (docker rmi).
• Download official Docker images from Docker Hub using docker pull.
• Interact with running containers using the docker exec command for troubleshooting and management.
• Practice each command through practical, beginner-focused exercises.

By the end, you’ll have the confidence with the basic commands.

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