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5/10/2026

Docker containers – How to Think About It (Inception 42 exercise)
Short summary
Tutorial on Docker containerization from 42 school Inception project teaching the mental model for structuring multi-service containers with MariaDB, NGINX, and WordPress using volumes, networks, and secrets. Covers Makefile, docker-compose configuration, and Dockerfile basics—emphasizing understanding over copy-pasting code.
- •Teaches Docker architecture mental model via 42 school Inception project structure
- •Details docker-compose services, networks, volumes, and secrets configuration
- •Includes practical Makefile and docker-compose examples for WordPress stack
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