Docker for Developers (Paperback)

Paperback. Build, run, test, secure, and deploy modern applications with Docker without treating containers as a collection of disconnected commands.Docker for Developers is a practical guide for developers who want to understand how Docker fits into a complete software development workflow. Rather than focusing only on individual commands, this book shows how images, containers, Dockerfiles, volumes, networks, Docker Compose, testing, security, registries, CI/CD, and deployment work together.Throughout the book, you will build and evolve TaskFlow, a practical containerized application using Python, Flask, PostgreSQL, and Docker Compose. You will learn how to create efficient Docker images, manage persistent data, connect multiple services, separate development and production environments, handle secrets, troubleshoot container problems, automate testing, publish versioned images, and prepare applications for production deployment.Inside this book, you will learn how to: Build and manage Docker images and containers confidentlyWrite clean, maintainable DockerfilesWork with volumes, bind mounts, ports, and Docker networksBuild multi-container applications with Docker ComposeCreate practical development and testing environmentsManage environment variables and secrets securelyOptimize images and run containers with reduced privilegesDebug container, network, storage, and configuration problemsPublish versioned images to container registriesIntegrate Docker with CI/CD workflowsDeploy containerized applications with production-oriented practicesWhether you are new to Docker or already using containers without fully understanding how the pieces fit together, this book will help you move from basic container commands to a complete, professional Docker workflow.Start building more consistent, portable, and production-ready applications with Docker today. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…