Practical Docker with Python: Build, Release, and Distribute Your Python App with Docker

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S. BhatPractical Docker with Pythonhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-7815-4_2

2. Docker 101

Sathyajith Bhat¹  

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Bangalore, Karnataka, India

 

Now that you understand a little bit better about how Docker works and why its popularity has exploded, in this chapter, you’ll learn some different terminology associated with Docker. You will also learn how to Install Docker and understand Docker terms such as images, containers, Dockerfiles, and Docker Compose. You also work with some simple Docker commands on creating, running, and stopping Docker containers.

Installing Docker

Docker supports the Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms. It’s straightforward to install ...