Introduction to Docker and Containerization
Talk Description
A comprehensive overview of containerization concepts, Docker fundamentals, and best practices for developing with containers. We'll cover Docker basics, image creation, container orchestration, and practical examples.
Technologies Covered
Introduction to Docker and Containerization
Presented by Alex Opensource on November 15, 2024
Talk Overview
This presentation covers the fundamentals of containerization technology and how Docker has revolutionized application deployment and development workflows.
Topics Covered
Container Fundamentals
- What are containers and why they matter
- Containers vs Virtual Machines
- The container ecosystem landscape
Docker Basics
- Installing and setting up Docker
- Docker images and containers
- Working with the Docker CLI
- Dockerfile best practices
Practical Examples
- Containerizing a simple web application
- Multi-stage builds for optimization
- Docker Compose for multi-container applications
- Volume management and networking
Production Considerations
- Security best practices
- Image optimization techniques
- Container orchestration overview
- Monitoring and logging
Resources
- Docker Official Documentation
- Container Best Practices
- Sample code examples from the presentation
Q&A Highlights
The presentation included a lively Q&A session covering topics like container security, performance considerations, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.