Jan 24 · 2 min read · This is Day 6 of my 20-Day Docker Challenge, based on real production issues. One of the most common beginner shocks with Docker is this: “I restarted the container… and my data is gone.” This is not a Docker bug.This is a misunderstanding of how c...
Join discussionDec 12, 2025 · 4 min read · Docker containers come and go. Your data should not.we discuss three common ways Docker handles data: volumes, bind mounts, and tmpfs. Each has a purpose, and each can hurt you in a different way if you use it carelessly. 1) Docker Volumes Volumes a...
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Nov 16, 2025 · 4 min read · Docker volumes are the preferred mechanism for persisting data generated by and used by Docker containers. Docker provides 3 main options for storing data. Volumes: The preferred mechanism for persisting data in Docker. Bind mounts: Connect a speci...
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Sep 15, 2025 · 14 min read · Phase 2: From Foundation to Production-Ready Mastery You've mastered the basics, but now the real artistry begins. Welcome to the advanced realm where Docker transforms from a simple containerization tool into your most powerful deployment weapon. N...
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Aug 30, 2025 · 8 min read · In the ephemeral world of containers—where applications can start, stop, or vanish in seconds—data persistence becomes a critical challenge. This is where Docker volumes step in. They are the unsung heroes ensuring your logs, databases, and configura...
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Aug 23, 2025 · 4 min read · In our previous blogs, we covered: Part 1: Docker Basics, Architecture & Commands Part 2: Dockerfile & Docker Image Best Practices Today, we’ll dive deeper into Docker Networking, Volumes, and Docker Compose – essential concepts for running real-...
Join discussionApr 15, 2025 · 1 min read · Volumes in Docker allow you to persist data and share files between the host system and containers. Prerequisites: Docker installed on linux Step 1: Create a named volume. docker volume create my_volume Confirm that the volume has been created. dock...
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Mar 20, 2025 · 8 min read · Hi everyone, Docker has truly transformed the world of containerization by making applications lightweight and portable. However, it initially faced a significant challenge: data persistence. As we saw, containers are ephemeral, meaning any data writ...
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Jan 31, 2025 · 5 min read · Docker Compose Docker Compose is a tool that helps you define and share multi-container applications. With Compose, you can create a YAML file to define the services, and with a single command, you can spin everything up or tear it all down. Automate...
Join discussionOct 30, 2024 · 4 min read · Day 9: Diving Deeper into Docker with Volumes & Networks Welcome back to my Docker journey! Today’s focus is on two powerful concepts: Volumes and Networks in Docker. These tools make data handling, communication, and management in containers smooth ...
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