Docker Architecture and Projects

From Junior to Senior Architect

About This eBook

Stop saying 'It works on my machine'. This book bridges the gap between running a script locally and architecting secure, distributed systems in production. Learn to master Docker from the ground up with a comprehensive approach that takes you from junior-level understanding to senior architect expertise.

Topics Covered

Key Features

• Single Container Apps: Build optimized Python and Node.js environments
• Two-Tier Application: Connect a Flask frontend to a MySQL database
• Capstone Project: Architect a complete Three-Tier Distributed System using Nginx, Django, and MySQL
• The Interview Pyramid: A cheat sheet of questions and answers graded from Junior to Senior Architect
• The 'Panic' Guide: A diagnostic table for fixing common crash errors (Exit Codes 0, 1, 137, 127)

What You'll Learn

• Core Architecture: Master the Client-Server model, Image Layers, and the Registry system
• Production Readiness: Learn the 'Architect's View' on networking, service discovery, and persistent storage
• Orchestration: Move beyond manual commands to managing complex apps with Docker Compose
• Security: Fortify your containers with secrets management and multi-stage builds