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About the Book
2025 Edition - Fully updated with a whole chapter on running local AI LLMs using the brand-new Docker Model Runner. No other book is as up-to-date as this!
Ready to supercharge your career and stay ahead in the fast-moving tech industry?
Dive into the latest edition of this best-selling guide by Docker Captain and industry expert Nigel Poulton. No prior experience required!
What you'll learn:
- Build essential Docker skills with hands-on projects
- Master containerization and streamline application development
- Explore how Docker is shaping the future of deploying AI/LLM applications
- Deploy and manage real-world AI solutions with Docker Compose
Why this book?
Whether you're a seasoned developer, an aspiring engineer, or transitioning into tech, this book gives you the tools to:
- Future-proof your career in the booming fields of Docker and AI
- Gain practical experience with AI chatbot deployment and model configurations
- Stand out in the industry with a deeper understanding of cutting-edge technologies
Key features:
- Step-by-step tutorials that break down complex concepts into actionable skills
- Real-world examples to manage multi-container apps and work with Docker Hub
- Crystal-clear explanations that demystify all the jargon
Your future in tech starts here.
Don't let the future pass you by - grab your copy today and unlock the tools you need to thrive in the tech industry! Your future self will thank you.
About the Author
Nigel is a technology geek who is passionate about learning new technologies and making them easier for others to learn. He's the author of best-selling books on Docker and Kubernetes, as is the author of AI Explained: Facts, Fiction, and Future, a brutal read into the impacts of AI on society and the future of humanity.
Nigel is a Docker Captain and has held senior technology roles at large and small enterprises.
In his free time, he listens to audiobooks and coaches youth football (soccer). He wishes he lived in the future and could explore space-time, the universe, and other mind-bending phenomena. He's passionate about learning, cars, and football (soccer). He lives in England with his fabulous wife and three children.