Do I need Docker Desktop, or does the CLI alone work?

Everything here uses the plain `docker` CLI and `docker compose` — Docker Desktop, Colima, and other daemon setups all work identically since the commands talk to the same Docker Engine API.

Is Podman covered here too?

Podman-specific content lives under the comparison guides (see Docker vs Podman) — most Docker CLI commands carry over directly since Podman targets CLI compatibility.

Docker

Containerization guides and Docker workflows.

Command Reference

Docker syntax & examples

Cheat Sheet

One page, searchable, copy-ready

Learning Path

A structured roadmap through this topic

Comparison

Docker vs Podman

Dockerblog

Docker Networking Explained: Bridge, Host, and Overlay Modes

Why containers can (or can't) reach each other and the outside world depends entirely on which network driver they're using — bridge, host, and overlay explained with real examples.

DevFieldGuide

Jul 21, 20266 min read

Dockerblog

Docker Compose for Local Development Environments

Using docker-compose.yml to spin up a full local stack — app, database, cache — with one command, and the patterns that make it actually pleasant to work with.

DevFieldGuide

Jul 8, 20266 min read

Dockertutorials