Docker Container Technology

Docker - Containerization Platform

What is Docker?

Docker is a containerization platform created in 2013 by Solomon Hykes. It packages applications together with their dependencies into lightweight containers, ensuring portability and consistency across environments.

First released
2013
Creator
Solomon Hykes
Type
Containerization, Open Source
Adoption
13M+ Developers
75%
Used by Fortune 100
13M+
Developers
2013
First released
Dockerfile
# Multi-stage Docker build
FROM node:18-alpine AS builder
WORKDIR /app
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm ci --only=production
FROM node:18-alpine
WORKDIR /app
COPY --from=builder /app/node_modules ./node_modules
COPY . .
EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]
Build & Run:
docker build -t my-app .
docker run -p 3000:3000 my-app
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What is Docker Used For?

The main Docker use cases in 2025 – with examples from top tech companies and our own projects.

Application Deployment

Containerizing web apps, APIs, and databases for consistent deployments

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Docker ComposeDocker SwarmKubernetesNomadRancherPortainer
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Netflix (microservices), Spotify (CI/CD), Goldman Sachs (financial apps)

Microservices Architecture

Each microservice runs in its own container with an independent lifecycle

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KubernetesIstioConsulEnvoyLinkerdKong GatewayNGINX
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Uber (2000+ microservices), Amazon (team-owned containers)

CI/CD Pipelines

Automated building, testing, and deploying applications in containers

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GitLab CIJenkinsGitHub ActionsAzure DevOpsCircleCITeamCity
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GitLab (native CI/CD in containers), Atlassian (Bamboo builds)

Developer Environments

Consistent development environments across operating systems

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Docker DesktopVS Code Dev ContainersVagrantDocker ComposeTilt
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Microsoft (VS Code Dev Containers), Shopify (dev environments)

Docker Projects – SoftwareLogic.co

Our Dockerized applications in production – microservices, CI/CD, scalable architectures.

Legacy desktop application for time tracking
TimeCamp.com
Time Management SaaS

Legacy desktop application for time tracking

offers.common.challenge

Old C++ application required constant maintenance and modernization for thousands of business users

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We took over legacy code, modernized architecture and implemented CI/CD

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Stable application serving thousands of companies, faster deployment of new features

Desktop application with AI features
TimeCamp.com
Time Management SaaS

Desktop application with AI features

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Users were losing time on manual categorization of activities and projects

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We created an Electron application with AI that automatically recognizes activities and categorizes projects

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Automatic categorization of 90% activities, 60% less time on administration

OMS system for thousands of operations per minute
Imker.pl
E-commerce & Logistics

OMS system for thousands of operations per minute

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Fulfillment handling for hundreds of stores required a central order management system

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We built a central OMS platform with integrations to all major e-commerce platforms

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Thousands of orders processed automatically daily, zero manual work on labels

Marketing automation for e-commerce stores
DropUI.com
Marketing Automation SaaS

Marketing automation for e-commerce stores

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E-commerce companies needed tools for marketing campaign automation and personalization

offers.common.solution

We created a platform connecting on-site marketing (pop-ups, banners) with off-site (email, sms, webpush)

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40% conversion increase, campaign automation for hundreds of online stores

ERP system with electronic document workflow
Simba ERP
Business Automation

ERP system with electronic document workflow

offers.common.challenge

Small and medium companies needed an affordable ERP system

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We built a comprehensive ERP with electronic document workflow

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Accounting process automation, integration with external systems

Automated order cost analysis
ISO-Trade.eu
Business Automation System

Automated order cost analysis

offers.common.challenge

Hundreds of thousands of orders monthly, no fast tool for analyzing Allegro costs and commissions

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We built an API that automatically retrieves and processes cost data from multiple Allegro stores

offers.common.impact

Full automation of financial data, elimination of manual work, faster business decisions

Multilingual product documentation
ISO-Trade.eu
Digital Tools Platform

Multilingual product documentation

offers.common.challenge

Need for system providing EU customers access to instructions in their native language

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We created an application generating QR codes leading to instruction pages in EU languages

offers.common.impact

Instant multilingual documentation access, EU compliance, reduced printing costs

Development of technical infrastructure and integration
BTC.com.pl
Business Automation

Development of technical infrastructure and integration

offers.common.challenge

The company needed reliable system integrations between various platforms

offers.common.solution

We designed and implemented dedicated system integrations tailored to the company's specific needs

offers.common.impact

Efficient operation of connected systems and automation of business processes

Development team outsourcing
Skinwallet.com
Gaming & Trading Platform

Development team outsourcing

offers.common.challenge

Company needed an experienced team to develop trading platform in React/Node.js

offers.common.solution

We provided a dedicated development team with React/Node.js expertise

offers.common.impact

Accelerated platform development, performance optimization, new functionalities

Graphic project management
ISO-Trade.eu
Business Automation System

Graphic project management

offers.common.challenge

Scattered graphic work between email and Excel hindered team coordination and communication

offers.common.solution

We developed a system managing graphic project lifecycle - tasks, deadlines, files, reports

offers.common.impact

Centralized project management, full progress control, improved team communication

Real estate investment website
mietowyzakatek.pl
Real Estate & Marketing Website

Real estate investment website

offers.common.challenge

Developer needed modern website with visualizations, prices and real-time availability

offers.common.solution

We created a responsive Next.js website with dynamic presentation and interactive visualizations

offers.common.impact

Fast website increasing search visibility and facilitating client contact

Integration with Monday.com ecosystem
TimeCamp.com
Time Management SaaS

Integration with Monday.com ecosystem

offers.common.challenge

TimeCamp clients used Monday.com but had to manually synchronize data between platforms

offers.common.solution

We built a dedicated integration in Monday.com marketplace with automatic synchronization

offers.common.impact

Seamless project synchronization, automatic reports, 100% workflow compatibility

Community platform for online creators
Imker.pl
Community Platform

Community platform for online creators

offers.common.challenge

Online creators needed a platform to manage their communities

offers.common.solution

Forum platform with advanced moderation system and real-time notifications

offers.common.impact

Hundreds of active users, zero scaling issues

Warranty sales directly in IdoSell
EasyProtect.pl
E-commerce Integration

Warranty sales directly in IdoSell

offers.common.challenge

EasyProtect.pl clients needed simple IdoSell integration for extended warranty sales

offers.common.solution

We built an IdoSell marketplace application enabling automatic warranty sales

offers.common.impact

Warranties sell automatically during checkout - no additional work for the store

Legacy PHP modernization to scalable Django
CateroMarket.pl
Platform Modernization

Legacy PHP modernization to scalable Django

offers.common.challenge

Old PHP application didn't scale and was hard to maintain

offers.common.solution

We rewrote the entire platform to Python/Django while preserving functionality

offers.common.impact

10x better performance, easier feature additions, system stability

Automated dropshipping platform
fffrree.com
E-commerce

Automated dropshipping platform

offers.common.challenge

Need to create a fully automated multi-industry wholesale handling thousands of products

offers.common.solution

We built an e-commerce platform with automation for product import, price updates, order handling and supplier integrations

offers.common.impact

Automatic handling of over 2000 products, full dropshipping process automation

FAQ: Docker – Frequently Asked Questions

Complete answers to the most common questions about the Docker containerization platform.

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