The demand for professionals with Docker skills who can develop cloud-native microservices applications is rising. Docker Deep Dive: 2024 Edition is up-to-date with all the latest trends and technologies in the Docker ecosystem, including Docker Scout, Docker Init, Docker Debug, and Wasm containers. It provides comprehensive explanations of core concepts and offers step-by-step guidance on creating and managing containerized applications in the real world – from source code to executing in the cloud. If you are looking for a comprehensive resource to help you master Docker and containers in the real world, this book is for you. It also gives you valuable knowledge, skills, insights, and tips to help you confidently navigate the container and cloud-native ecosystems. Docker is here, and it’s changed the world. If you want the best jobs working with the best technologies, you need to know Docker and containers. They’re even central to Kubernetes, and a strong Docker skill set will help you learn Kubernetes. Docker and containers are also well-positioned for emerging cloud technologies such as WebAssembly and AI workloads. WebAssembly (Wasm) is a modern binary instruction set that builds applications that are smaller, faster, more secure, and more portable than containers. You write your app in your favorite language and compile it as a Wasm binary, and it’ll run anywhere you have a Wasm runtime. However, Wasm apps have many limitations, and we’re still developing many of the standards. As a result, containers remain the dominant model for cloud-native applications.