Getting Started with Docker

2025 Edition – fully updated with the latest Docker features and an AI/project!

Ready to supercharge your career and stay ahead in the fast-moving tech industry?

Dive into the latest edition of this best-selling guide by Docker Captain and industry expert Nigel Poulton. No prior experience required!

What you’ll learn:

• Build essential Docker skills with hands-on projects

• Master containerization and streamline application development

• Explore how Docker is shaping the future of deploying AI/LLM applications

• Deploy and manage real-world AI solutions with Docker Compose

Why this book?

Whether you’re a seasoned developer, an aspiring engineer, or transitioning into tech, this book gives you the tools to:

• Future-proof your career in the booming fields of Docker and AI

• Gain practical experience with AI chatbot deployment and model configurations

• Stand out in the industry with a deeper understanding of cutting-edge technologies

Key features:

• Step-by-step tutorials that break down complex concepts into actionable skills

• Real-world examples to manage multi-container apps and work with Docker Hub

• Crystal-clear explanations that demystify all the jargon

Your future in tech starts here.

Don’t let the future pass you by – grab your copy today and unlock the tools you need to thrive in the tech industry! Your future self will thank you.

Table of Contents

1. Intro to containers  

2. Getting Docker  

3. Running a container  

4. Containerizing an application  

5. Images and registries  

6. Multi-container apps with Compose  

7. Docker and AI  

8. What next

About the Author

Nigel Poulton is a technologist with a passion for demystifying new technologies and making them fun and easy to learn. His books, many of which have become Amazon bestsellers, are considered the “go-to resources” for computer scientists and IT professionals worldwide.

His latest book “AI Explained: Facts, Fiction, and Future” is a must-read for anyone interested in current affairs or curious about the global impacts of AI. You don’t need a background in technology, and once you start reading, you won’t want to stop.

In addition to his writing, Nigel coaches youth sports and enjoys spending time with his family.