Deploying and Scaling Web Apps with Docker on AWS

Modern web applications must handle fluctuating traffic without downtime or manual intervention. Combining the containerization power of Docker with the scalable infrastructure of AWS is the industry standard for deploying reliable web apps. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental concepts of containerization to deploying a fully scaled, resilient application in the cloud. You will understand how to package your code, configure cloud resources, and manage traffic spikes automatically. What you'll learn: - Understand core containerization concepts, Dockerfiles, and image management - Configure AWS container services including ECS and Fargate for serverless deployments - Implement auto-scaling policies to handle traffic spikes smoothly - Set up load balancers to distribute traffic across container instances - Apply modern security practices for containerized deployments and secrets management - Explore basic continuous integration and deployment workflows for cloud updates You will start with key terminology and foundational definitions of virtualization and cloud infrastructure. From there, the material transitions into practical configuration steps, guiding you through written explanations, architectural breakdowns, and structured configuration exercises. Designed for beginner developers, aspiring DevOps engineers, and system administrators looking to transition to the cloud, this course requires no prior experience with AWS or Docker. Start reading today to build and scale your first cloud-native application.