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Introduction to Docker for AI Development

Presenter

Riccardo Pirruccio (Ricky) is an enterprise architecture specialist focusing on production-ready implementations and Docker containerization. His expertise in developing the LangGraph Manufacturing BOM Analyzer and creating comprehensive Docker deployment tutorials has helped the Austin LangChain community build robust, containerized AI applications.

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Lab Overview

Learn how to use Docker for secure and isolated AI development, focusing on containerization best practices for LangChain applications.

Key Topics

  • Docker fundamentals
  • Container basics
  • Image management
  • Development workflows
  • Security considerations

Features

  • Container creation
  • Image building
  • Volume management
  • Network configuration
  • Security isolation

Technical Components

  • Dockerfile creation
  • Docker Compose setup
  • Environment configuration
  • Port mapping
  • Volume mounting

Implementation Steps

  1. Docker installation
  2. Basic container management
  3. Image creation and customization
  4. Development environment setup
  5. Security configuration
  6. Deployment preparation

Best Practices

  • Layer optimization
  • Security hardening
  • Resource management
  • Environment isolation
  • Version control integration

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of:
    • Command line interfaces
    • Development workflows
    • System architecture
  • Docker Desktop installation

Resources