Docker for Developers

Regardless of whether you are a DevOps engineer, a Software Engineering lead, or a software developer, everyone seeks to create repeatable environments with Docker containers. By reading this book and completing the exercises, you will learn how to build and deploy applications in Docker with ease, helping you to become a stronger practitioner. Learn how to deploy and test Linux-based Docker containers with the help of real-world use casesKey Features Understand how to make a deployment workflow run smoothly with Docker containers Learn Docker and DevOps concepts such as continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) Gain insights into using various Docker tools and libraries Book Description Docker is the de facto standard for containerizing apps, and with an increasing number of software projects migrating to containers, it is crucial for engineers and DevOps teams to understand how to build, deploy, and secure Docker environments effectively. Docker for Developers will help you understand Docker containers from scratch while taking you through best practices and showing you how to address security concerns. Starting with an introduction to Docker, you'll learn how to use containers and VirtualBox for development. You'll explore how containers work and develop projects within them after you've explored different ways to deploy and run containers. The book will also show you how to use Docker containers in production in both single-host set-ups and in clusters and deploy them using Jenkins, Kubernetes, and Spinnaker. As you advance, you'll get to grips with monitoring, securing, and scaling Docker using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana. Later, you'll be able to deploy Docker containers to a variety of environments, including the cloud-native Amazon…