Docker Docs Tips

Key areas

👉 Docker Official Documentation

• The main page is organized into the following key sections:

├── Get Started             (Beginner tutorials)
├── Docker Desktop          (Installation and environment setup)
├── Docker CLI              (Command explanations)
├── Docker Compose          (Multi-container management)
├── Build Images            (Guides on building images)
├── Run Containers          (Running containers and networking)
├── Develop with Docker     (IDE/language integrations)
├── Secure Your Environment (Security)
├── Reference               (All commands and configuration keys)

Utilizing the sections

Documentation Section	Example Use Case	Description
Get Started	Beginner tutorial	Learn the basics: build → run → share an image
Docker CLI	Checking commands	Review CLI commands like docker run, docker build and their flags/options
Docker Compose	Multi-service setups	Syntax, examples, and variable definitions for docker-compose.yml
Reference	Detailed manual	Official definitions, flags, and examples for all commands
Samples	Hands-on examples	Language-specific Dockerfile examples for Node.js, Python, etc.

• Bookmark key pages: Always keep docker run, docker build, docker exec, and docker compose pages bookmarked.
• Learn through examples: Focus on the Example sections at the bottom rather than long explanations.
• Be mindful of environment differences: File paths and network configurations vary between Windows, macOS, and Linux, so check OS-specific notes in the official docs.
• Docs are version-specific: Commands and options can differ by Docker version. Make sure to view the documentation for your current version.