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Explore VEX statements in Docker Hardened Images Scan a Docker Hardened Image with and without VEX and audit every suppression and its justification. Node.js language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize Node.js applications using Docker. Use OpenCode with Docker Model Runner Connect OpenCode to Docker Model Runner with an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, choose coding models, and package gpt-oss with a larger context window.

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01

Languages & frameworks

Containerize and develop apps in your language of choice.

Node.js language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize Node.js applications using Docker.
Angular language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize Angular applications using Docker.
Bun language-specific guide Learn how to containerize JavaScript applications with the Bun runtime.
.NET language-specific guide Learn how to containerize .NET applications using Docker.
C++ language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize C++ applications using Docker.
Deno language-specific guide Learn how to containerize JavaScript applications with the Deno runtime using Docker.
Containerize a Django application This guide shows how to containerize a Django application using Docker. You'll scaffold the project with uv, create a production-ready Dockerfile using a Docker Hardened Image, then add a development stage and Compose Watch for fast iteration.
Go language-specific guide This guide teaches you how to containerize Go applications using Docker.
Java language-specific guide This guide demonstrates how to containerize Java applications using Docker.
Develop and Deploy Laravel applications with Docker Compose Learn how to efficiently set up Laravel development and production environments using Docker Compose.
Containerize a Next.js application This guide explains how to containerize Next.js applications and set up development and testing in containers.
PHP language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize PHP applications using Docker.
Python language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize Python applications using Docker.
R language-specific guide This guide details how to containerize R applications using Docker.
React.js language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize React.js applications using Docker.
Ruby on Rails language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize Ruby on Rails applications using Docker.
Rust language-specific guide This guide covers how to containerize Rust applications using Docker.
Vue.js language-specific guide This guide explains how to containerize Vue.js applications using Docker.

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AI

Build AI-powered apps, agents, and integrations with Docker.

Use OpenCode with Docker Model Runner Connect OpenCode to Docker Model Runner with an OpenAI-compatible endpoint, choose coding models, and package gpt-oss with a larger context window.
Build and run agentic AI applications with Docker Learn how to create AI agent applications using Docker Model Runner, and MCP Toolkit.
Connect Gemini to Grafana via MCP Learn how to leverage the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to interact with Grafana dashboards and datasources directly from your terminal.
Data science with JupyterLab Use Docker to run Jupyter notebooks.
Generate Docker Compose Files with Claude Code and Docker MCP Toolkit This guide shows how to wire Claude Code to the Docker MCP Toolkit so it can search Docker Hub images and generate complete Docker Compose stacks from natural language. You’ll enable the Docker Hub MCP server, connect Claude Code, verify MCP access, and create a Node.js + PostgreSQL stack with a conversational prompt.
Run Claude Code in a Docker Sandbox with Docker Model Runner Combine Docker Sandboxes with Docker Model Runner to run Claude Code in an isolated microVM that talks to a local model on your host through the Anthropic-compatible API.
Run Mistral Vibe in a Docker Sandbox Build a reusable v3 workload kit for Mistral's Vibe CLI. Vibe runs in an isolated microVM and reaches Mistral through the sandbox proxy, so your API key stays on the host. Verify the setup with a small coding task.
Use Claude Code with Docker Model Runner Connect Claude Code to Docker Model Runner with the Anthropic-compatible API, package gpt-oss with a larger context window, and inspect requests.

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Testing

Integration testing with real databases and services.

Testing an ASP.NET Core web app with Testcontainers Learn how to test an ASP.NET Core web app using Testcontainers for .NET with a real Microsoft SQL Server instance instead of SQLite.
Develop and test AWS Cloud applications using LocalStack and Docker This guide explains how to use Docker to run LocalStack, a local AWS cloud stack emulator.
Testcontainers container lifecycle management using JUnit 5 Learn different approaches to manage container lifecycle with Testcontainers using JUnit 5 lifecycle callbacks, extension annotations, and the singleton containers pattern.
Mocking API services in development and testing with WireMock Mocking API services in development and testing with WireMock
Mocking OAuth services in testing with Dex Mocking OAuth services in testing with Dex
Replace H2 with a real database for testing Replace your H2 in-memory test database with a real PostgreSQL instance using the Testcontainers special JDBC URL — a one-line change.
Configuration of services running in a container Learn how to initialize and configure Docker containers for testing by copying files into containers and executing commands inside them.
Testing a Spring Boot REST API with Testcontainers Learn how to create a Spring Boot REST API with Spring Data JPA and PostgreSQL, then test it using Testcontainers and REST Assured.
Getting started with Testcontainers for .NET Learn how to create a .NET application and test database interactions using Testcontainers for .NET with a real PostgreSQL instance.
Getting started with Testcontainers for Go Learn how to create a Go application and test database interactions using Testcontainers for Go with a real PostgreSQL instance.
Getting started with Testcontainers for Java Learn how to create a Java application and test database interactions using Testcontainers for Java with a real PostgreSQL instance.
Getting started with Testcontainers for Node.js Learn how to create a Node.js application and test database interactions using Testcontainers for Node.js with a real PostgreSQL instance.
Getting started with Testcontainers for Python Learn how to create a Python application and test database interactions using Testcontainers for Python with a real PostgreSQL instance.

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CI/CD

Automate builds, tests, and deployments in your pipelines.

Introduction to Azure Pipelines with Docker Learn how to automate Docker image build and push using Azure Pipelines.
Building Compose projects with Bake This guide demonstrates how you can use Bake to build production-grade images for Docker Compose projects.
Introduction to GitHub Actions with Docker Learn how to automate image build and push with GitHub Actions.
Mastering multi-platform builds, testing, and more with Docker Buildx Bake Learn to automate Docker builds and testing with declarative configurations using Buildx Bake.

05

Observability

Monitor application metrics and traces with containerized tools.

Instrumenting a JavaScript App with OpenTelemetry Learn how to instrument a JavaScript application using OpenTelemetry in a Dockerized environment.
Monitor a Golang application with Prometheus and Grafana Learn how to containerize a Golang application and monitor it with Prometheus and Grafana.

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Security

Harden images, scan vulnerabilities, and secure your supply chain.

Explore VEX statements in Docker Hardened Images Scan a Docker Hardened Image with and without VEX and audit every suppression and its justification.
Secure a Backstage application with Docker Hardened Images Learn how to secure a Backstage developer portal using Docker Hardened Images (DHI), handle native module compilation with better-sqlite3, add Socket Firewall protection during dependency installation, and produce a distroless runtime image using DHI customizations.
Use Docker Hardened Images with Red Hat OpenShift Learn how to deploy Docker Hardened Images (DHI) on Red Hat OpenShift, configure Security Context Constraints, handle arbitrary user ID assignment, and set file permissions for both runtime and development image variants.

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Databases

Run and connect to databases in containers.

PostgreSQL specific guide This guide explains how to containerize PostgreSQL databases using Docker.
Pre-seeding database with schema and data at startup for development environment Pre-seeding database with schema and data at startup for development environment
Use containerized databases Learn how to effectively run and manage databases as containers.
Visualizing your PostgreSQL databases with pgAdmin Explore how to add pgAdmin to your development stack and make it as easy as possible for your teammates to navigate through your PostgreSQL databases.

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Services & infrastructure

Run containerized services and set up development infrastructure.

Developing event-driven applications with Kafka and Docker This guide explains how to run Apache Kafka in Docker containers.
HTTP routing with Traefik Use Traefik to easily route traffic between multiple containers or non-containerized workloads
Introduction to ROS 2 Development with Docker This guide details how to containerize ROS 2 applications using Docker.

09

Admin

Manage Docker organizations, users, and access controls.

Set up your company for success with Docker Get the most out of Docker by streamlining workflows, standardizing development environments, and ensuring smooth deployments across your company.
Mastering user and access management Simplify user access while ensuring security and efficiency in Docker.
Using Docker with Zscaler This guide explains how to embed Zscaler's root certificate into Docker images, allowing containers to operate securely with Zscaler proxies and avoid SSL errors.

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Hands-on labs

Interactive, guided labs you can run directly in your browser.

Lab: AI Fundamentals for Developers Hands-on lab: Learn the four core pillars of AI application development. Work with the Chat Completions API, prompt engineering, tool calling, and RAG through interactive exercises.
Lab: Building an AI Product Reviewer Hands-on lab: Build an AI pipeline that classifies product reviews by sentiment, clusters them by topic using embeddings, extracts actionable features, and generates context-aware responses — all running locally.
Lab: Building Agentic Apps with Docker Hands-on lab: Build agentic apps with Docker Model Runner, MCP Gateway, and Compose. Learn about models, tools, and agentic frameworks.
Lab: Building Container Images Hands-on lab: Transform a basic Dockerfile into a production-ready image. Master layer caching, multi-stage builds, .dockerignore, non-root users, base image selection, and build secrets.
Lab: Container-Supported Development Hands-on lab: Run dependent services in containers during local development. Start a PostgreSQL database, write a compose.yaml, and add a database visualizer — all without installing anything on the host.
Lab: Getting Started with Docker Agent Hands-on lab: Create, share, and orchestrate intelligent AI agents using Docker Agent, MCP Toolkit, and Docker.
Lab: Getting Started with Docker Hands-on lab: Run your first containers, write a Dockerfile, build a custom image from a Node.js app, and optionally push it to Docker Hub.
Lab: Docker Compose Quickstart Hands-on lab: Define and run a multi-container app with Docker Compose. Progress from a bare compose.yaml through health checks, live development with watch mode, data persistence, and modular Compose file composition.
Lab: Docker MCP Gateway Hands-on lab: Configure, secure, and connect MCP servers to your agentic applications using the Docker MCP Gateway.
Lab: Container Image Attestations Hands-on lab: Add supply chain metadata to a container image. Generate SBOMs and SLSA provenance with BuildKit, sign images with Cosign, and attach OpenVEX statements to declare vulnerability exploitability status.
Lab: Migrating a Node App to Docker Hardened Images Hands-on lab: Replace a Node.js base image with a Docker Hardened Image. Analyze CVEs with Docker Scout, rewrite the Dockerfile to use multi-stage builds with DHI, and explore SBOMs, VEX, and compliance attestations.
Lab: The Containerized SDLC Hands-on lab: Take a Node.js app from source to live Kubernetes deployment using Docker Compose, Testcontainers, Gitea Actions CI/CD, and kubectl — with containers at every stage of the SDLC.

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