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Developer Shares Step-by-Step Guide to Docker Desktop, EC2, and Minikube Setup

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A developer on DEV Community has published a practical walkthrough covering Docker Desktop usage, including how to pull images like nginx and httpd and map ports for containerized applications. The guide also details how to containerize a React application by writing a Dockerfile, building a custom image, and pushing it to Docker Hub. Instructions for installing Docker on an Ubuntu-based AWS EC2 instance are included, covering repository setup, package installation, and user group configuration. The tutorial extends to Kubernetes basics using Minikube, demonstrating how to start a local cluster, install kubectl, and deploy pods using YAML configuration files. The guide serves as a beginner-friendly reference for developers looking to work across local and cloud container environments.

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