Dockerizing Apps Project

Course Description

This is a purely project-based course designed to give you extensive hands-on experience in containerizing real-world applications with Docker. You will learn by doing, as you dockerize a wide variety of application stacks, from simple static websites to complex, multi-service applications. The curriculum covers everything from Java Spring Boot with MySQL, to Python Flask with PostgreSQL and Redis, and even a full WordPress CMS with MariaDB. You will not just write Dockerfiles; you will use Docker Compose to orchestrate multi-container environments, solidifying your understanding of networking, and data persistence in a practical context.

Who is this course for

This course is designed for individuals who have a foundational understanding of Docker and want to apply their knowledge to build a portfolio of practical projects. It is ideal for:

• Aspiring DevOps Engineers: Who need hands-on experience to showcase their skills.

• Software Developers: Who want to become proficient at containerizing the applications they build.

• Computer Science Students & Recent Graduates: Looking to build a strong, practical portfolio that stands out to employers.

• Anyone who has learned Docker theory and now wants to put it into practice.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Dockerize a Static Website: Package a static HTML/JavaScript application into a lightweight Nginx container.

• Containerize Java Applications: Dockerize a Java Spring Boot application and connect it to a MySQL database using Docker Compose.

• Master Python Application Dockerization: Containerize various Python Flask applications, integrating them with databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and caching services like Redis.

• Orchestrate Multi-Container Setups: Use Docker Compose to define, run, and manage complex, multi-service applications.

• Deploy a Full CMS: Dockerize a complete WordPress installation with a MariaDB database, managing configuration and persistent data.

Prerequisites

To succeed in this project-based course, you must have:

1. Solid Docker Fundamentals: You should be comfortable with writing a basic Dockerfile, building images (docker build), running containers (docker run), and understand the basic syntax of a docker-compose.yml file.

2. Command-Line Proficiency: You must be proficient in using a terminal or command prompt.

3. A Working Docker Environment: You need Docker and Docker Compose installed and running on your system to complete the projects.

Course outline

Section 1: Dockerizing Static Apps

1. Hands-on Lab: Dockerizing the Dojo Jump Game Using Nginx Alpine

Section 2: Dockerizing Java Spring Apps

1. Hands-on Lab: Dockerizing a Java Spring & MySQL App ("Goldenwaste")

2. Hands-on Lab: Composing the Java Spring & MySQL "Goldenwaste" App

Section 3: Dockerizing Python Apps

1. Hands-on Lab: Dockerizing a Python Flask Todo App with MySQL

2. Hands-on Lab: Dockerizing a Python Flask & PostgreSQL App ("Twoge")

3. Hands-on Lab: Enhancing the "Twoge" App with Docker Networking and Persistent Volumes

4. Hands-on Lab: Composing a Flask-Redis App

5. Hands-on Lab: Composing a Todo-list Python Flask App with MySQL and Nginx

6. Hands-on Lab: Composing a Python Flask Bootstrap Weather Utility App

Section 4: Dockerizing Other Stacks

1. Hands-on Lab: Composing a WordPress site with a MariaDB Database

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