Docker for Developers. Master Containers, Compose, and DevOps Workflows to Build High-Performance, Scalable Applications - ERIC T. COTNER

Still struggling to move your apps from "it works on my machine" to real, scalable deployments

Docker for Developers is a practical, no-nonsense guide that shows you exactly how to build, run, and ship applications using Docker with confidence. At its core, this book solves one of the biggest problems developers face today-creating consistent, portable environments that work seamlessly from development to production.
Inside, you'll learn how to take full control of containers and use them to simplify your workflow, reduce errors, and deploy faster. This isn't theory-heavy material-it's built around real-world scenarios and hands-on guidance that mirrors how modern teams actually work.
You'll gain the ability to run your first container, build efficient Docker images, and understand how containers and images truly work in practice. As you progress, you'll connect services using Docker networking, manage multi-container applications with Docker Compose, and structure full-stack projects that are ready for real deployment.
The book also takes you beyond development into production-ready practices. You'll learn how to scale services, update applications without downtime, secure your containers, and automate builds and deployments using modern CI/CD workflows. By the end, you won't just understand Docker-you'll know how to use it to build reliable, high-performance systems.
Whether you're working with Node.js, Python, or any backend stack, this guide equips you with skills that apply immediately to real projects.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start building applications the right way, this book gives you a clear path forward.

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