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  1. Introduction to Docker

    • What is Docker?
    • Explanation of Docker as a platform for developing, shipping, and running applications inside containers.
    • Benefits of Using Docker
    • Discuss the advantages such as consistency across environments, efficiency, scalability, and isolation.

  2. Docker Installation

    • Prerequisites
    • List of requirements and compatible operating systems.
    • Step-by-Step Installation Guide
    • Instructions for installing Docker on various platforms (Windows, macOS, Linux).

  3. Basic Docker Commands

    • docker run
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of running containers.
    • Explanation of common flags (e.g., -d, -p, --name).
    • docker build
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Explanation of Dockerfile.
    • Examples of building images from a Dockerfile.
    • docker pull
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of pulling images from Docker Hub.
    • docker ps
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of listing running containers.

  4. Advanced Docker Commands

    • docker exec
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of executing commands inside running containers.
    • docker stop/start/restart
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of stopping, starting, and restarting containers.
    • docker rm/rmi
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of removing containers and images.
    • docker logs
    • Overview and syntax.
    • Examples of viewing container logs.

  5. Introduction to Docker Compose

    • What is Docker Compose?
    • Explanation of Docker Compose as a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications.
    • Docker Compose File Structure
    • Explanation of docker-compose.yml file.
    • Description of key sections (services, volumes, networks).
    • Basic Commands
    • Overview of docker-compose up, docker-compose down, docker-compose logs.

  6. Debugging Tools

    • Dive
    • Introduction to Dive.
    • How to install Dive.
    • Examples of using Dive to explore Docker images.
    • Whaler
    • Introduction to Whaler.
    • How to install Whaler.
    • Examples of using Whaler to analyse Docker images.

  7. Best Practices

    • Writing Efficient Dockerfiles
    • Tips for reducing image size and improving build times.
    • Managing Docker Resources
    • Strategies for handling volumes, networks, and storage.
    • Security Considerations
    • Best practices for securing Docker containers and images.

  8. Real-World Use Cases

    • Docker in Development
    • Examples of using Docker for local development environments.
    • Docker in Production
    • Examples of deploying Docker containers in production environments.
    • CI/CD Pipelines with Docker
    • Integration of Docker with continuous integration and deployment workflows.

  9. Conclusion

    • Summary of Key Points
    • Recap of the main topics covered.
    • Further Reading and Resources
    • Links to official documentation, tutorials, and community resources.

  10. Appendix

    • Glossary
    • Definitions of key Docker terms.
    • References
    • Citation of sources and additional reading materials.