Docker and CI/CD Pipelines: Automating...

About This Book

### Docker and CI/CD Pipelines: Automating Builds, Tests, and Deployments with Containers Transform your software delivery process with the definitive guide to integrating Docker containers into modern CI/CD workflows. This comprehensive handbook provides developers, DevOps engineers, and technical teams with the practical knowledge needed to build, test, and deploy applications using containerization automation. #### What Makes This Book Essential In today's competitive software landscape, the combination of Docker containerization and automated CI/CD pipelines has become the gold standard for reliable, scalable application delivery. This book bridges the gap between Docker's containerization capabilities and modern deployment practices, offering step-by-step guidance for implementing production-ready automation workflows. #### Comprehensive Platform Coverage Master Docker integration across the three most popular CI/CD platforms: - **GitHub Actions**: Learn to build sophisticated workflows with Docker containers - **GitLab CI/CD**: Implement robust pipelines with integrated container registry features - **Jenkins**: Create flexible, scalable Docker-based build and deployment processes #### Practical, Hands-On Learning Every chapter combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications. You'll work through complete examples, examine production-ready configuration files, and implement working solutions that you can immediately apply to your own projects. The book includes ready-to-use templates, troubleshooting guides, and best practices learned from enterprise implementations. #### Advanced Topics and Microservices Beyond basic integration, explore sophisticated topics including secrets management, multi-stage builds, container orchestration, and microservices deployment strategies. Learn how to optimize Docker images for CI environments, implement comprehensive testing frameworks within containers, and manage complex deployment scenarios across multiple environments. #### Complete Reference Resource The extensive appendices provide ongoing value with Docker Compose examples, YAML configuration snippets, platform comparison matrices, and security best practices. These resources serve as quick references for implementing and maintaining Docker-based CI/CD systems long after completing the book. Whether you're modernizing legacy systems or building new cloud-native applications, this book provides the expertise needed to leverage Docker's full potential within automated deployment pipelines.

Quick Overview

Master Docker integration with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins. Learn automated builds, testing, and deployments with hands-on examples and real-world projects.

Key Topics Covered

Docker fundamentals
CI/CD pipeline automation
GitHub Actions workflows
GitLab CI/CD implementation
Jenkins pipeline configuration
container image optimization
automated testing strategies
Docker registry management
secrets management
microservices deployment
container orchestration
performance optimization
security best practices
troubleshooting techniques

Who Should Read This Book

Software developers, DevOps engineers, system administrators, technical leads, platform engineers, cloud architects, automation specialists, full-stack developers

Prerequisites

Docker basics, command line proficiency, version control systems (Git), basic CI/CD concepts, YAML configuration syntax, software development fundamentals

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | ------------------------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Fundamentals of CI/CD with Docker | 21 | | 2 | Building Docker Images in CI | 39 | | 3 | Testing Inside Containers | 58 | | 4 | Tagging and Pushing to Docker Registries | 93 | | 5 | Deploying Docker Containers Automatically | 114 | | 6 | Docker with GitHub Actions | 144 | | 7 | Docker with GitLab CI/CD | 162 | | 8 | Docker with Jenkins Pipelines | 186 | | 9 | Advanced Topics | 212 | | 10 | CI/CD for Microservices with Docker | 242 | | App | Sample Dockerfile for CI/CD-ready apps | 275 | | App | Docker Compose examples in CI | 292 | | App | Comparison of CI/CD platforms | 312 | | App | Secrets management best practices | 328 | | App | YAML reference snippets for GitHub/GitLab/Jenkins | 346 |

About This Publication

This comprehensive guide empowers software professionals to master the integration of Docker containers with modern CI/CD platforms. Through ten detailed chapters and five practical appendices, readers will develop the expertise to design, implement, and maintain production-ready Docker-based automation workflows. The book begins with foundational concepts, covering Docker fundamentals within CI/CD contexts, image optimization strategies, and container-based testing methodologies. You'll learn to manage Docker registries effectively and implement automated deployment processes that ensure consistency across development, staging, and production environments. Platform-specific sections provide deep-dive coverage of GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, and Jenkins, with complete workflow examples and best practices for each platform. Advanced chapters explore secrets management, performance optimization, and microservices architecture patterns that scale with enterprise requirements. Each chapter builds upon previous concepts while providing standalone value, allowing readers to focus on specific platforms or topics as needed. The hands-on approach ensures practical applicability, with every example tested and verified in real-world scenarios.

Book Details

Format: PDF
File Size: 1.8 MB
Chapters: 10
Code Examples: 99
Exercises: 99
Difficulty Level: beginner
Reading Time: 12-18

Special Features

• Step-by-step tutorials with complete code examples • Platform-specific implementation guides for GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins • Production-ready Docker configurations and best practices • Comprehensive troubleshooting guides and common solutions • Ready-to-use YAML templates and configuration snippets • Real-world case studies and enterprise scenarios • Security-focused approaches to container management • Performance optimization techniques for CI/CD workflows • Microservices architecture patterns and deployment strategies • Extensive appendices with reference materials and quick-start guides