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Docker in a Weekend: 40 Practical Demos for DevOps Learners
Master Dockerfiles, Docker Build, Docker Compose, Multi-Container Apps, and Multi-Stage Builds with 40 Practical Demos
Last updated 3/2026
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What you'll learn
- You will learn Docker basics with foundational commands and setup.
- You will learn to install Docker Desktop and sign up for Docker Hub.
- You will learn essential Docker commands: pulling, running, stopping, and managing containers.
- You will learn to build Docker images from scratch and push them to Docker Hub.
- You will learn Dockerfile instructions like LABELS, ADD, COPY, and ARG.
- You will learn to use Dockerfile for RUN, EXPOSE, and other key instructions.
- You will learn how to manage environment variables and work with CMD and ENTRYPOINT.
- You will learn advanced Dockerfile instructions: HEALTHCHECK, USER, and optimizing image builds.
- You will understand Docker ports and how to map them using -p and -P flags.
- You will learn Docker Volumes to store persistent data and share data between containers.
- You will learn the difference between Docker Volumes and Bind Mounts and when to use each
- You will learn to set up multi-container applications with Docker Commands
- You will master Docker Compose basics, including MySQL as a service.
- You will learn to manage multi-container applications using Docker Compose.
- You will learn Docker Compose features like scaling, networks, health checks, and startup orders.
- You will master Docker Compose PROFILES, LINKS, ALIASES, and named volumes.
- You will learn advanced Docker Compose configurations like HEALTHCHECKS and startup conditions.
- You will learn Docker BuildKit for efficient builds and multi-platform support.
- You will learn Docker Cloud for remote builds and managing cloud-based images.
- You will learn to use multi-stage builds to create lightweight and optimized Docker images.
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Course content
41 sections • 90 lectures • 9h 51m total length
Requirements
- You don’t need prior Docker knowledge. We will start from the basics, with the first few demos covering foundational Docker concepts.
- Access to a computer that supports Docker Desktop installation (Windows, Mac, or Linux) is required.
- Some familiarity with concepts of software development and server environments will be helpful but is not mandatory.
Description
Important Note: This course requires you to download Docker Desktop from Docker website . If you are a Udemy Business user, please check with your employer before downloading software.
Course Modules
Demo-01: Install Docker Desktop, Sign Up to Docker Hub
Demo-02: Docker Commands: pullm run, exec, stop, start, rm, rmi
Demo-03: Build Docker Image and Push to Docker Hub
Demo-04: Dockerfile - LABELS Instruction
Demo-05: Dockerfile - ADD vs COPY Instructions
Demo-06: Dockerfile - ADD Fetch from URL (GitHub Release)
Demo-07: Dockerfile - ARG Instruction
Demo-08: Dockerfile - RUN and EXPOSE Instructions
Demo-09: Dockerfile - ENV, ARG, CMD, WORKDIR Instructions
Demo-10: Dockerfile - CMD Instruction - Override with docker run
Demo-11: Dockerfile - ENTRYPOINT Instruction
Demo-12: Dockerfile - HEALTHCHECK Instruction
Demo-13: Dockerfile - USER Instruction
Demo-14: Docker Ports: -p and -P flags
Demo-15: Docker Volume - Basics
Demo-16: Docker Volumes: Use Docker Volumes with Docker Containers
Demo-17: Docker Volumes: Populate Data in Docker Volumes using Containers
Demo-18: Docker Volumes: Mount a Volume sub-directroy
Demo-19: Docker Bind Mounts: Basics
Demo-20: Docker Bind Mounts: Mount in Read-Only mode
Demo-21: Docker Volumes vs Bind Mounts with Non-empty dir usecase
Demo-22: Docker tmpfs Mount
Demo-23: Deploy Multi-container Applications using Docker Commands
Demo-24: Docker Compose: Basics (MySQL DB as Service)
Demo-25: Docker Compose: Named Volumes with additional Metadata
Demo-26: Docker Compose: Multi-container Application - UMS WebApp + MySqlDB
Demo-27: Docker Compose: DEPLOY (Scale containers) - Nginx + UMSWeb + MySqlDB
Demo-28: Docker Compose: NETWORKS (Frontend: Web, App, Backend: App, DB)
Demo-29: Docker Compose: HEALTHCHECKS
Demo-30: Docker Compose: STARTUP ORDER with Conditions
Demo-31: Docker Compose: PROFILES
Demo-32: Docker Compose: LINKS
Demo-33: Docker Compose: ALIASES
Demo-34: Docker Compose: BUILD
Demo-35: Docker Compose: DEVELOP WATCH with SYNC + RESTART
Demo-36: Docker Compose: DEVELOP WATCH with SYNC + REBUILD
Demo-37: Docker BuildKit: Buildx CLI, Local and Build Cloud Builders
Demo-38: Docker BuildKit: Build Multi-platform Docker Images
Demo-39: Docker Build Cloud: Remote Builds using Cloud Builder
Demo-40: Docker Multi-stage Builds
Docker Concepts Covered
1. Docker Installation and Setup
- Installing Docker Desktop
- Signing up for Docker Hub
2. Basic Docker Commands
- Pulling, running, executing, stopping, starting, removing containers and images
3. Docker Image Management
- Building and pushing Docker images
4. Dockerfile Instructions
- LABELS, ADD vs COPY, ARG, RUN, EXPOSE, ENV, CMD, WORKDIR, ENTRYPOINT, HEALTHCHECK, USER
5. Docker Ports
- Mapping ports using -p and -P flags
6. Docker Volumes and Data Management
- Docker volumes basics, usage with containers, data population, sub-directory mounts, and differences between volumes and bind mounts
7. Docker Bind Mounts
- Basics, read-only mode, and non-empty directory use cases
8. Temporary File Storage
- tmpfs mounts
9. Multi-container Applications
- Deploying multi-container applications with Docker commands
10. Docker Compose
- Basics, named volumes with metadata, multi-container applications, scaling, networks, health checks, startup order, profiles, links, aliases, build, develop-watch features
11. Advanced Docker Compose Features
- Network configurations, health checks, profiles, aliases, and links
12. Docker BuildKit
- Using BuildKit for building multi-platform images and setting up builders
13. Docker Cloud Build
- Remote builds using Docker’s cloud builder
14. Docker Multi-stage Builds
- Creating optimised images through multi-stage builds
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Who this course is for:
- This course is designed for students and professionals who want to learn Docker from scratch and gain hands-on experience with containerization.
- Developers who want to understand how to create, manage, and deploy Docker containers in real-world scenarios.
- DevOps engineers and system administrators who are interested in mastering Docker to streamline application deployment and management.
- Anyone aiming to build skills in containerized applications, multi-container environments, and Docker Compose.
- Those interested in exploring advanced Docker concepts, such as multi-stage builds, Dockerfile optimization, and Docker Compose networking.