Introduction to Docker and Containerization

Speaker:@alexopen
Presented:(First Wednesday)
Duration: 45 minutes

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

dockercontainersdevopslinux

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

Q&A Highlights

The presentation included a lively Q&A session covering topics like container security, performance considerations, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.