Docker & Kubernetes Training Repository

Overview

This repository documents my learning and hands-on practice while completing the Udemy course. Course link https://www.udemy.com/course/docker-and-kubernetes-the-complete-guide/

Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide.

The goal of this repository is to demonstrate:

• Completion of the training
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes fundamentals
• Practical application of the concepts learned

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Course Information

• Course: Docker and Kubernetes: The Complete Guide
• Platform: Udemy
• Level: Beginner -> Intermediate

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Topics Covered

Docker Fundamentals

• Learn Docker from scratch with no prior experience
• Understand what containers are and how Docker works behind the scenes
• Learn the difference between Docker images and containers
• Explore Docker architecture (CLI, daemon, images, containers)

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Docker CLI & Container Management

• Master the Docker CLI to:
  • Run, stop, and restart containers
  • Inspect running containers
  • Debug containerized applications
• Work with the full container lifecycle
• Execute commands inside running containers

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Building Custom Docker Images

• Write Dockerfiles from scratch
• Choose and use appropriate base images
• Install dependencies inside Docker images
• Understand Docker image layers and caching
• Build and tag custom images tailored to applications

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Multi-Container Applications

• Use Docker Compose to manage multiple containers
• Define services using docker-compose.yml
• Automatically configure container networking
• Map ports between host and containers
• Apply container restart policies

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Real-World Application Development

• Build and run a Node.js application inside Docker
• Access containerized applications through a web browser
• Develop practical skills through hands-on projects and exercises

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CI / CD and Cloud Deployment

• Build a CI + CD pipeline from scratch
• Integrate with GitHub actions
• Automatically deploy code on GitHub pushes
• Deploy containerized applications to AWS

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Kubernetes Fundamentals

• Understand the purpose and theory of Kubernetes
• Learn why Kubernetes is used for container orchestration
• Build and deploy a complex Kubernetes-based application

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Kubernetes in Production

• Deploy a production-ready Kubernetes cluster
• Use Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for Kubernetes deployments
• Understand real-world container orchestration workflows