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Jitendra Rawat
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🐳 Docker Cheatsheet: Essential Commands for Every Developer

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🚀 Introduction

Docker has transformed the way we develop, ship, and deploy applications by providing consistent environments across development, testing, and production. Whether you're just starting out or need a refresher, this Docker CLI cheatsheet covers the most essential commands every developer should know.

🔧 Getting Started

📦 Build a Docker Image

docker build -t <image_name> .
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🔥 Build Without Cache

docker build -t <image_name> . --no-cache
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📂 List Local Images

docker images
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🧹 Remove an Image

docker rmi <image_name>
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🧼 Prune Unused Images

docker image prune
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🔐 Docker Hub & Authentication

🔑 Login to Docker Hub

docker login -u <username>
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🚀 Push Image to Docker Hub

docker push <username>/<image_name>
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🔍 Search for Images

docker search <image_name>
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📥 Pull an Image

docker pull <image_name>
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🧪 Working with Containers

🚀 Run a Container

docker run --name <container_name> <image_name>
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🌐 Run with Port Mapping

docker run -p <host_port>:<container_port> <image_name>
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🕶 Run in Background (Detached Mode)

docker run -d <image_name>
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▶️ Start / ⏹ Stop Container

docker start <container_name>
docker stop <container_name>
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🗑 Remove Stopped Container

docker rm <container_name>
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🖥 Access Running Container

docker exec -it <container_name> sh
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📈 Logs, Stats & Monitoring

📄 View Logs

docker logs -f <container_name>
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🔎 Inspect Container Details

docker inspect <container_name>
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📋 List Running Containers

docker ps
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📋 List All Containers

docker ps -a
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📊 Monitor Usage Stats

docker container stats
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⚙️ Miscellaneous & System Info

🐳 Start Docker Daemon

docker -d
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📘 Get Help on Any Command

docker --help
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ℹ️ Show Docker System Info

docker info
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