Complete Docker Handbook: Building, Shipping, Running Containerized Applications

Unlock the full potential of modern software development and deployment with "The Complete Docker Handbook." If you're ready to conquer containerization, eliminate "it works on my machine" frustrations, and streamline your application lifecycle, this is your definitive guide.

This comprehensive handbook takes you on a practical journey from Docker novice to seasoned professional. Starting with the core fundamentals-mastering images, containers, volumes, and Dockerfiles-you'll quickly progress to orchestrating multi-container applications with Docker Compose, expertly navigating complex networking, and managing persistent storage with confidence.

But this book goes further, equipping you for real-world production challenges. Discover how to optimize your Docker images for peak performance and minimal size, implement robust security best practices, delve into advanced features like BuildKit, and understand the principles of container orchestration. Packed with practical examples, clear explanations, and strategies covering everything from local development setups to production-grade deployments, you'll gain the skills to deploy applications with unprecedented speed, consistency, and reliability.

Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, or system administrator, "The Complete Docker Handbook" is your essential companion for mastering Docker and transforming your approach to software. Embark on your containerization journey today and build, ship, and run applications like never before.