Docker Init: Initialize Dockerfiles and Compose files with a single CLI command
This article introduces `docker init`, a new beta feature that simplifies the process of adding Docker to a project. ⌘ Read more

Building a Local Application Development Environment for Kubernetes with the Gefyra Docker Extension
Gefyra is an easy-to-use Docker Desktop extension that connects with Kubernetes to improve development workflows and team collaboration. We show how to install and configure Gefyra in this article. ⌘ Read more

Docker Desktop 4.19: Compose v2, the Moby project, and more
Docker Desktop 4.19 includes performance enhancements, new language support, and a Moby update. Container-to-host networking performance is 5x faster on macOS, and Docker Init supports Python and Node.js. ⌘ Read more

Docker Compose Experiment: Sync Files and Automatically Rebuild Services with Watch Mode
Starting with Compose v2.17, we’re excited to share an early look at the new development-specific configuration in Compose YAML as well as an experimental file watch command. ⌘ Read more

Docker Desktop 4.18: Docker Scout Updates, Container File Explorer GA
Docker Desktop 4.18 brings new CLI features in Docker Scout and Docker init, a CLI Beta feature to help you quickly add Docker to any project, and more. ⌘ Read more

Enabling a No-Code Performance Testing Platform Using the Ddosify Docker Extension
Learn about the Ddosify Docker Extension and how use it for performance testing. ⌘ Read more

Containerizing an Event Posting App Built with the MEAN Stack
Learn how to containerize a MEAN stack application with Docker. ⌘ Read more

We’re No Longer Sunsetting the Free Team Plan
We’re reversing course. After taking in feedback from the community, we’re no longer sunsetting the Free Team plan. ⌘ Read more

Effortlessly Build Machine Learning Apps with Hugging Face’s Docker Spaces
Learn about the Hugging Face Hub and how to use its Docker Spaces to build machine learning apps effortlessly. ⌘ Read more

Docker and Hugging Face Partner to Democratize AI
We’re excited to announce that Happy Face and Docker are partnering to democratize AI and make it more accessible to software engineers! ⌘ Read more

Docker and Ambassador Labs Announce Telepresence for Docker, Improving the Kubernetes Development Experience
We’re happy to announce Telepresence for Docker, simplifying how teams develop and test on Kubernetes for faster app delivery. ⌘ Read more

Announcing Docker+Wasm Technical Preview 2
Get the latest news on Docker+Wasm, including our work with partners to support more runtimes while making it easier to run Wasm workloads with Docker. ⌘ Read more

We apologize. We did a terrible job announcing the end of Docker Free Teams.
We apologize for how we communicated and executed sunsetting Docker “Free Team” subscriptions, which alarmed the open source community. Read our FAQ to learn more. ⌘ Read more

Distributed Cloud-Native Graph Database with NebulaGraph Docker Extension
Let’s take a look at NebulaGraph and how this modern, open source database can help your organization store and query complex data relationships. ⌘ Read more

February Extensions: Easily Connect Local Containers to a Kubernetes Cluster and More
Find out what’s new this month in the Docker Extension Marketplace, including connecting local containers to a Kubernetes cluster and more! ⌘ Read more

Docker Desktop 4.17: New Functionality for a Better Development Experience
Read about the latest updates and functionality released with Docker Desktop 4.17, including Docker Scout and much more! ⌘ Read more

Secure Your Kubernetes Clusters with the Kubescape Docker Extension
Find out how to use the Kubescape Docker Extension for Kubernetes cluster security right from Docker Desktop. ⌘ Read more

5 Developer Workstation Security Best Practices
Learn how Hardened Docker Desktop can help you follow the five most critical developer workstation security best practices. ⌘ Read more

Enable No-Code Kubernetes with the harpoon Docker Extension
Find out how to use the harpoon Docker Extension to deploy Kubernetes without any code right from Docker Desktop. ⌘ Read more

Docker Compose: What’s New, What’s Changing, What’s Next
Docker Compose V1 will be deprecated after June, 2023. Here’s what you need to know to transition to Compose V2! ⌘ Read more

January Extensions: Deploy Kubernetes and Develop Cloud Apps Locally
Find out what’s new this month in the Docker Extension Marketplace, including no-code kubernetes deployment and local cloud app development. ⌘ Read more

Generating SBOMs for Your Image with BuildKit
Learn how to use BuildKit v0.11 to generate SBOMs so you (and your users) can quickly answer questions about your images and packages. ⌘ Read more

Highlights from the BuildKit v0.11 Release
Docker BuildKit v0.11 is now available with new features, bug fixes, performance improvements, and more! ⌘ Read more

Develop Your Cloud App Locally with the LocalStack Extension
Learn how to use the LocalStack Docker Extension to emulate a cloud service locally with Docker Desktop. ⌘ Read more

Docker Desktop 4.16: Better Performance and Docker Extensions GA
We’re kicking off the new year with exciting Docker Extensions news and improved performance in Docker Desktop 4.16. ⌘ Read more

December 2022 Newsletter ⌘ Read more

December Extensions Roundup: Improving Visibility for Your APIs and Images
Check out the new Akita and Dive-In Docker Extensions released in December. ⌘ Read more

Reduce Your Image Size with the Dive-In Docker Extension
Use the Dive-In Docker Extension to see how to reduce image size in an easy-to-use UI. ⌘ Read more

Configure, Manage, and Simplify Your Observability Data Pipelines with the Calyptia Core Docker Extension
Find out how to use the Calyptia Core Docker Extension to build and manage observability pipelines in Docker Desktop. ⌘ Read more

Implement User Authentication Into Your Web Application Using SuperTokens
Find out how to set up SuperTokens, an open source authentication solution, using its Docker Extension. ⌘ Read more

How to Monitor Container Memory and CPU Usage in Docker Desktop
Find out how to track the CPU, memory, network, and disk usage of docker containers and docker compose projects using the Resource Usage Docker Extension. ⌘ Read more

New in Docker Desktop 4.15: Improving Usability and Performance for Easier Builds
Docker Desktop 4.15 is here, packed with usability upgrades to help you find the images you want, manage your containers, discover vulnerabilities, and more. ⌘ Read more

Find and Fix Vulnerabilities Faster Now that Docker’s a CNA
Docker is now officially a CNA under MITRE, which means you should get better notifications and documentation when we publish a vulnerability. ⌘ Read more

November 2022 Newsletter ⌘ Read more

November Extensions Roundup: Kubernetes Observability, API Testing, and More
Find out what’s new this month in the Docker Extension Marketplace! ⌘ Read more

Enable Cloud-Native Log Observability With Parseable
Traditionally, logs are text heavy and relatively difficult to visualize or observe. Learn how Parseable displays rich, clear log data within Docker Desktop — helping you manage data more easily. ⌘ Read more

How Rapid7 Reduced Setup Time From Days to Minutes With Docker
Learn how Rapid7 — a security analytics and automations provider — used Docker to streamline developer onboarding through containerization. ⌘ Read more

Automate API Tests and Debug in Docker With Postman’s Newman Extension
Postman’s Newman Docker Extension helps you run, test, debug, and visualize Postman API calls. Learn how to use this powerful new extension and run collections in Docker Desktop. ⌘ Read more

New in Docker Desktop 4.14: Greater Visibility Into Your Containers
Docker Desktop 4.14 brings new functionality directly into your workstations, specifically focused on providing better visibility into your container’s productivity and security. ⌘ Read more

Build, Share, and Run WebAssembly Apps Using Docker
Did you know Wasm and Docker can work together? Learn more about creating WebAssembly apps with Docker in this exciting demo breakdown. ⌘ Read more

Developing Go Apps With Docker
Develop Go applications with Docker using these containerization steps, best practices, optimization tips, and more. ⌘ Read more

Announcing Docker Hub OCI Artifacts Support
We’re excited to announce that Docker Hub can now help you distribute any type of application artifact! You can now keep everything in one place without having to leverage multiple registries. Before today, you could only use Docker Hub to store and distribute container images — or artifacts usable by container runtimes. This became a […] ⌘ Read more

Docker Captain Take 5 — Nelson
Nelson is the founder of Amigoscode and has used Docker since 2015. Learn about how this Captain discovered Docker, his favorite command, and more. ⌘ Read more

Security Advisory: Critical OpenSSL Vulnerability
The OpenSSL Project will imminently release a security fix (OpenSSL version 3.0.7) for a new-and-disclosed CVE. In the meantime, learn how Docker tooling helps you uncover and remediate image vulnerabilities. ⌘ Read more

How to Implement Decentralized Storage Using Docker Extensions
In part one of this two-part series, we discussed the intersection of Web3 and Docker at a conceptual level. Now, it’s time to get our hands dirty and review practical examples involving decentralized storage. ⌘ Read more

October 2022 Newsletter ⌘ Read more

How to Use the Node Docker Official Image
Topping Stack Overflow’s 2022 list of most popular web frameworks and technologies, Node.js continues to grow as a critical MERN stack component. And since Node applications are written in JavaScript — the world’s leading programming language — many developers will feel right at home using it. We introduced the Node Docker Official Image (DOI) due […] ⌘ Read more

Resolve Vulnerabilities Sooner With Contextual Data
OpenSSL 3.0.7 and “Text4Shell” might be the most recent critical vulnerabilities to plague your development team, but they won’t be the last. In 2021, critical vulnerabilities reached a record high. Attackers are even reusing their work, with over 50% of zero-day attacks this year being variants of previously-patched vulnerabilities.  With each new security vulnerability, we’re […] ⌘ Read more

October Extensions Roundup: CI on Your Laptop and Hacktoberfest!
Find out what’s new this month in the Docker Extension Marketplace! CI on your laptop, new tools from the open source community and categories to find the perfect extension. ⌘ Read more

Introducing the Docker+Wasm Technical Preview
Learn more about the Docker+Wasm Technical Preview that enables all developers to quickly & easily build applications that target Wasm runtimes. ⌘ Read more