Hands-on Docker for Raspberry Pi

Learn everything you wanted to know about installing and running Docker on the Raspberry Pi culminating in a mini-project: how to create an IoT doorbell in Python.

We'll start right from the beginning making this the perfect Docker 101.

Here's an overview of the video recording and some additional links that will prove useful for running Docker on your Raspberry Pi.

Overview:

  • Flash Raspbian to a fresh SD card
  • Install and optimize Docker from scratch
  • Run our first container
  • Play with GPIO and buzzers
  • Create an IoT doorbell with a buzzer and Python / Flask

The video

The video makes references to my previous guide featured on RaspberryPi.org. You can find more information about flashing an SD card on Linux or Windows there.

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