7. Using Docker

7.1. Introduction

7.1.1. Why Use Docker for Geospatial Programming?

7.2. Learning Objectives

7.3. Installing Docker Desktop

7.3.1. Windows and macOS

7.3.2. Linux

7.3.3. Verifying Installation

7.4. Basic Concepts

7.4.1. Images vs. Containers

7.4.2. Key Docker Terms

7.5. Running Code Examples in Docker

7.5.1. Working with Files

7.5.2. Stopping a Container

7.5.3. Listing Running Containers

7.6. Common Docker Commands

7.6.1. Basic Operations

7.6.2. Getting Help

7.6.3. Choosing Port Numbers

7.6.4. Saving Your Work

7.7. Key Takeaways

7.8. Exercises

7.8.1. Exercise 1: First Docker Run

7.8.2. Exercise 2: Exploring the Environment

7.8.3. Exercise 3: Working with Different Ports

7.8.4. Exercise 4: Docker Commands Practice