If you're aiming to develop a thorough understanding of Docker and delve into its extensive features, I strongly suggest watching the detailed Docker series available on YouTube, which is split into part 1 and part 2. These tutorials are designed to provide you with an in-depth exploration of Docker, covering a wide range of topics from the basics to more advanced features.
Today's session, however, is focused on providing a short, actionable introduction to Docker. This will help you get started with running packages locally and give you a taste of what Docker can do.
Docker can be installed using the Docker GUI, which simplifies the setup process. Detailed instructions for various operating systems can be found on the official Docker documentation website at https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/.
After installation, you should verify that Docker is installed correctly by running the docker run hello-world command. This command will pull the "hello-world" image from Docker Hub and run it in a new container, which should print a message to the terminal.
Docker is a powerful platform that serves several purposes in the development, deployment, and running of applications. Below are the reasons why it is used: