Docker Captain Take 5 — Nelson
December 8, 2025 · 235 words · 2 min
I discovered Docker back in 2015 while building a PoC that needed a local Postgres database. I was
I discovered Docker back in 2015 while building a PoC that needed a local Postgres database. I was so impressed that with one single command I had a database up and running and was able to connect the backend to it. Ever since then, I’ve learned even more about Docker and use it in all of my projects. It has been a game-changer. Whenever building a PoC, you should always use Docker Compose. With this Docker tool, you can spin an entire set of applications that can talk to each other with a single command. In most cases, you can spin up your entire dev environment using Docker Compose. I’ve built a Golang CLI tool that transcribes all of my videos and translates captions to any language. Serverless email marketing tool to send emails to my students and subscribers. This tool is written in Golang and deployed on AWS Lambdas running as a Docker container. I have no idea, but I know it’ll be cool. Provide end-to-end programming content that teaches real-world applications by incorporating tools such as Docker. The diversity of software engineers. There’s always something new to take from the talks/presentations. I think serverless technology will enable engineering teams to think less about servers and focus more on the business side. Cooking Cats Sweet Mountains