Docker is an open-source platform used to automate the deployment, scaling, and management of applications using containerization. It allows developers to package an application along with its dependencies into a standardized unit called a container, ensuring consistency across different environments.

Docker was developed by Docker, Inc. and is widely used in DevOps workflows to simplify development, testing, and deployment processes. Containers are lightweight, portable, and faster compared to traditional virtual machines.

Key topics you will learn in this course:

1. Introduction to Docker

2: Docker Basics

3: Working with Docker Images

4: Container Management

5: Volumes & Data Persistence

6: Networking in Docker

7: Docker Compose

8: Environment Variables & Configuration

9: Docker Registry

10: Logging & Monitoring

11: Security Best Practices

12: Docker with Development Stack

13: CI/CD Integration

14: Deployment & Scaling

15: Troubleshooting & Debugging

16: Real-World Projects