Docker Fundamentals for Developers and CI/CD Workflows

Modern software development relies heavily on containerization to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments. This course provides a practical foundation in Docker, taking you from core concepts to real-world application workflows. You will learn to build lightweight container images, orchestrate multi-container environments, and integrate containers into automated deployment pipelines. What you'll learn: Understand foundational containerization concepts and terminology; Build optimized Dockerfiles using multi-stage builds; Orchestrate multi-container setups and database services with Docker Compose; Manage persistent data storage using Docker volumes; Apply essential container security principles; Integrate Docker containers into CI/CD deployment pipelines. The course begins with core terminology and architecture before progressing step-by-step to multi-container management and automation practices. Designed for beginners and developers looking to modernize their environment setups, this course requires no prior container experience. Start reading today to elevate your software development workflow.