docker / docker-py

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Core API Functionality

Reason: This is the heart of the SDK. Understanding these classes and methods enables you to interact with the Docker Engine API to manage containers, images, networks, volumes, etc. Subtopics: Containers: Creating, starting, stopping, removing, inspecting, and managing containers. Images: Pulling, pushing, building, listing, and tagging images. Networks: Creating, connecting to, disconnecting from, and removing networks. Volumes: Creating, mounting, inspecting, and removing volumes. Services: Deploying, scaling, updating, and removing services in a Docker Swarm. Swarm: Managing a Docker Swarm cluster (nodes, joining, leaving). Plugins: Working with Docker plugins.

Client & Connection Management

Reason: Understanding how the SDK connects to the Docker Engine, including various connection methods and authentication. Subtopics:

Class

The primary interface for interacting with the Docker Engine.

Types

Unix Socket, TCP Socket, SSH, and more. Authentication: Using Docker credentials for access.

Models & Data Structures

Reason: Learning about the data structures and representations of Docker objects within the SDK, which simplifies data handling. Subtopics:

Models

Representing containers with their attributes (status, configuration, etc.).

Models

Representing images and their metadata.

Models

Representing networks and their connected resources.

Models

Representing Docker Swarm services and their configurations.

Transport Layer & HTTP Communication

Reason: Understanding how the SDK communicates with the Docker Engine through HTTP requests and responses. Subtopics:

Adapters

Implementing different methods for making HTTP calls (Unix socket, TCP socket, etc.).

Request/Response Handling

Constructing and parsing HTTP requests and responses.

Utilities & Helpers

Reason: Familiarizing yourself with the supporting utilities that enhance core functionality. Subtopics:

Management

Loading and parsing configuration settings for the SDK.

Mapping

Handling port mappings for containers.

Stream Handling

Parsing JSON streams from the Docker Engine API.

Handling

Using proxies for communication with the Docker Engine.

Error Handling

Reason: Understanding how errors are raised and handled within the SDK, providing a robust way to handle unexpected conditions. Subtopics:

Exceptions

Defining specific exceptions for common Docker errors.

Reporting and Handling

Catching and processing errors gracefully.

Testing and Debugging

Reason: Learning about the testing and debugging tools and strategies used to ensure the quality and stability of the SDK. Subtopics: