Learn Microservices with Dockers (A Project Based Learning)

Name: Learn Microservices with Dockers (A Project Based Learning)
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From Beginner to Expert with real-world Applications (Learn the art of modern day Software Development)

Created byUsama Musharaf

Last updated 2/2026

English

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamental concepts of Microservices architecture.
Learn to analyze and Design Microservices effectively.
Develop expertise in Microservices, from beginner to advanced levels.
Master Docker with hands-on practical examples
Manage persistent data storage using Docker volumes and bind mounts.
Containerize web applications built with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flask, React, Node.js, PHP, MySQL, and MongoDB
Enable seamless communication between containers using Docker networks
Orchestrate and manage multi-container applications with Docker Compose.

Course content

10 sections • 101 lectures • 4h 38m total length

Introduction3:07
Prerequisites of the Course1:19
Motivation for Microservices2:28
Course Content and Distribution4:25
Lecture Slides0:01

Introduction1:46
Monolithic Architecture1:32
Disadvantages of Monolithic Architecture2:24
Modular Architecture2:02
Advantages of Modular Architecture2:07
Comparison between Monolithic and Modular Architecture1:45
Limitations of Modular Approach2:34
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)2:52
Limitations of SOA1:15
Microservices3:01
Key Characteristics of Microservices3:15
Benefits of Microservices2:57
Challenges of Microservices3:47

Introduction0:58
Getting Started with Requirement Analysis3:12
Domain Analysis: Step-11:51
Domain Analysis: Step-21:19
Domain Analysis: Step-2 (Cont....)4:33
Domain Analysis: Step-33:36
Domain Analysis: Step-3 (Cont.....)4:38
Domain Modeling4:37
Microservices Design2:08
Microservices Design: Step-12:01
Microservices Design: Step-22:54
Microservices Design: Step-32:43
Microservices Design: Step-45:56
Application Programming Interface (API's)4:25
REST Architecture2:08
Key Characteristics of REST Architecture5:54
Designing HTTP based RESTful API's for Microservices2:07

Introduction1:33
Running Container (Detached Mode)2:43
Assigning Port to Container1:55
Starting and Stopping Containers2:14
Learn to start and stop docker containers, view running or all containers with docker ps and docker ps -a, and verify status after starting or stopping using container IDs.
Naming Containers2:04
Removing Containers1:29
Removing all Containers At Once2:03
Running Containers in (Interactive Mode)2:46
Accessing Containers1:59
Data Persistence1:16
Data Persistence (DEMO)4:58
Containerizing HTML, CSS, JS based Application4:54
Containerizing Node.JS Application7:04
Containerizing React Application5:15
Containerizing Flask Application3:57
Containerizing PHP Application3:59
Containerizing Simple Weather Application5:29

Introduction (Multi-Container Application)1:43
Docker Compose2:08
Docker-Compose.YAML File1:34
Structure of Docker-Compose.YAML File4:09
Docker Networking1:58
Steps of Dockerizing First Multi-Container Application2:04
Dockerizing Multi-Container Application (Step-1)2:01
Dockerizing Multi-Container Application (Step-2)2:22
Dockerizing Multi-Container Application (Step-3)4:25
Multi-Container Application in Action2:17
Importance of using Docker Volumes (DEMO)2:39
Important Note!0:09

Project-1 Description2:20
Step-1 (Frontend Microservice)1:39
Define the front end microservice with HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, featuring two buttons that route to backend microservices, and outline its nginx-based Dockerfile and Docker Compose setup.
Step-2 (Backend Microservice-1)2:11
Step-3 (Backend Microservice-2)1:34
Step-4 (Docker-Compose.YAML File)3:02
Step-4 Continues (MySql and Phpmyadmin setting in YAML File)4:22
Project-1 in Action4:32

Requirements

Basic programming experience in any web-based language (such as PHP, Node.js, React, Flask, or even simple HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) is sufficient. Even if you have only written a basic 'Hello, World!' program, you are ready to get started.

Description

Microservices-based development has gained significant recognition in the software industry due to its ability to enhance scalability, flexibility, and maintainability of applications. This course is designed to take you from a beginner to an expert level, equipping you with the necessary skills to excel in the software industry. Since this course is structured from beginner to expert, it starts with fundamental concepts of microservices and gradually progresses towards practical implementations. I have designed this course assuming that you have no prior knowledge of microservices and backend development. Therefore, we will cover every concept from scratch. By the end of this course, you will be able to develop real-world applications using the following technology stack: Frontend Technologies: React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Backend Technologies: Node.js, PHP, Flask APIs: RESTful APIs Databases: MySQL and MongoDB This course covers a broad spectrum of technologies and is not limited to any specific programming language. If you have experience with any of the mentioned technologies, this course will be an excellent choice for you. The projects included in this course will involve developing real-world applications. While they may be small in scale, they will undoubtedly help you gain hands-on experience and prepare you for a career in software development with microservices-based solutions.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who wants to learn the art of modern day software development.

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Welcome to the World of Microservices5 lectures • 11min

Everything About Microservices13 lectures • 31min

Microservices Analysis and Design17 lectures • 55min

Microservices Development with Docker Containers8 lectures • 20min

Creating Docker Files and Images10 lectures • 24min

Working with Docker Containers17 lectures • 56min

Running Multi-Container Application using Docker Compose12 lectures • 27min

Project-1 (Application Development using HTML, CSS, JS, PHP, MYSQL.)7 lectures • 20min

Project-2 Application Development using Html, Css Js, Node js, Rest Api, MongoDB6 lectures • 18min

Project-3 (Application Development using Flask, Node js, Rest Api, Php, MongoDB)6 lectures • 16min

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