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Docker Complete Syllabus

Learn containerization, Dockerfile, images, volumes, networking, compose files, and local production-like stacks.

CategoryDevOps LevelIntermediate Duration3 to 4 weeks Career PathDevOps Trainee, Backend Developer, Cloud Support

Learning Outcome

After Completion

  • Containerize applications
  • Run multi-service stacks
  • Use volumes and networks
  • Prepare deployment workflow

Prerequisites

  • Command line basics
  • Application deployment basics
  • Backend or frontend project helpful

Tools

Docker Desktop Docker Compose Docker Hub CLI

Full Study Plan

A practical learning sequence from setup to project demo, designed for discussion, practice, revision, and job-ready confidence.

Phase 01: Setup and Foundation

  • Understand where Docker is used in real projects.
  • Install required tools and prepare a clean practice workspace.
  • Start with Docker Basics and create short notes for every concept.

Phase 02: Core Concepts

  • Complete the main Docker building blocks in sequence.
  • Practice examples for every topic before moving to the next module.
  • Maintain a daily doubt list and review it during discussion sessions.

Phase 03: Practical Implementation

  • Convert concepts into mini tasks based on Docker Compose.
  • Use realistic business examples such as website, CRM, enquiry, billing, or reporting flows.
  • Review code/configuration quality, naming, security, and maintainability.

Phase 04: Project and Interview Readiness

  • Build a portfolio-ready project within the 3 to 4 weeks learning plan.
  • Revise Project and Interview with practical explanation and interview questions.
  • Prepare project screenshots, README, demo flow, and next-step career roadmap.

Start To End Syllabus

This roadmap moves from foundation to project-ready skills in a practical learning order.

01

Docker Basics

  • Images
  • Containers
  • Docker CLI
  • Registries
02

Dockerfile

  • Base images
  • COPY
  • RUN
  • CMD
  • Ports
03

Volumes and Networks

  • Persistent data
  • Bind mounts
  • Bridge networks
  • Service communication
04

Docker Compose

  • Compose file
  • App + database
  • Environment variables
  • Logs
05

Optimization and Security

  • Small images
  • Ignore files
  • Secrets concept
  • Non-root user basics
06

Deployment Flow

  • Build and push
  • Server pull
  • Restart strategy
  • Troubleshooting
07

Project and Interview

  • PHP/MySQL stack
  • Node/Mongo stack
  • Docker commands
  • Real use cases

Detailed Module Syllabus

Each module includes topics, guided practice, independent work, and a clear deliverable so learning does not remain only theoretical.

Step 01

Docker Basics

Learn Images, Containers, Docker CLI with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Images
  • Containers
  • Docker CLI
  • Registries
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Images, Containers, Docker CLI.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Docker Basics.

Step 02

Dockerfile

Learn Base images, COPY, RUN with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Base images
  • COPY
  • RUN
  • CMD
  • Ports
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Base images, COPY, RUN.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Dockerfile.

Step 03

Volumes and Networks

Learn Persistent data, Bind mounts, Bridge networks with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Persistent data
  • Bind mounts
  • Bridge networks
  • Service communication
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Persistent data, Bind mounts, Bridge networks.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Volumes and Networks.

Step 04

Docker Compose

Learn Compose file, App + database, Environment variables with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Compose file
  • App + database
  • Environment variables
  • Logs
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Compose file, App + database, Environment variables.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Docker Compose.

Step 05

Optimization and Security

Learn Small images, Ignore files, Secrets concept with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Small images
  • Ignore files
  • Secrets concept
  • Non-root user basics
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Small images, Ignore files, Secrets concept.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Optimization and Security.

Step 06

Deployment Flow

Learn Build and push, Server pull, Restart strategy with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • Build and push
  • Server pull
  • Restart strategy
  • Troubleshooting
Practice Work
  • Create examples for Build and push, Server pull, Restart strategy.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Deployment Flow.

Step 07

Project and Interview

Learn PHP/MySQL stack, Node/Mongo stack, Docker commands with guided examples, notes, and practical review.

Topic Index
  • PHP/MySQL stack
  • Node/Mongo stack
  • Docker commands
  • Real use cases
Practice Work
  • Create examples for PHP/MySQL stack, Node/Mongo stack, Docker commands.
  • Complete one guided exercise and one independent mini task.
  • Write common mistakes, fixes, and interview explanation notes.

Deliverable: A documented Docker runbook or deployment checkpoint for Project and Interview.

Labs, Assignments, Capstone, And Review

This section fills the complete practical syllabus with classroom-style activities, project work, assessment, and portfolio outputs.

Hands-On Labs

  • Prepare a local deployment setup using Docker with repeatable commands.
  • Run an application stack with configuration, logs, environment variables, and troubleshooting.
  • Practice scaling, restart, rollback, networking, and service communication concepts.
  • Document production readiness, security basics, and monitoring checkpoints.
  • Docker project lab: Dockerized PHP app.
  • Docker project lab: Node.js API with database.
  • Docker project lab: Local development stack.

Assignments

  • Assignment 01: Complete practical work for Docker Basics, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 02: Complete practical work for Dockerfile, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 03: Complete practical work for Volumes and Networks, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 04: Complete practical work for Docker Compose, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 05: Complete practical work for Optimization and Security, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 06: Complete practical work for Deployment Flow, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.
  • Assignment 07: Complete practical work for Project and Interview, submit notes, screenshots/output, and doubt list.

Capstone Project

Deployment workflow and infrastructure practice using Docker

Build one complete, review-ready project that proves practical Docker understanding from foundation to delivery.

  • App packaging/deployment
  • Configuration management
  • Networking and service exposure
  • Logs and troubleshooting
  • Security and rollback notes

Assessment

  • Command practical
  • Architecture discussion
  • Troubleshooting task
  • Security checklist
  • Deployment demo

Portfolio Output

  • Deployment files
  • Runbook documentation
  • Architecture diagram
  • Troubleshooting notes
  • Dockerized PHP app
  • Node.js API with database
  • Local development stack

Discussion Points

  • How deployment works in companies
  • How to explain incidents
  • How to design reliable releases
  • DevOps interview scenarios
  • Image vs container
  • Dockerfile
  • Volumes
  • Compose

Projects, Practice, And Interview Focus

Practice Projects

  • Dockerized PHP app
  • Node.js API with database
  • Local development stack

Interview Preparation

  • Image vs container
  • Dockerfile
  • Volumes
  • Compose

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