Dockerlings

Learn Docker by doing – the fun, interactive way

Need help with Docker?

I help teams containerize applications, improve development environments and CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshoot Docker deployments. Available for consulting and training → furkanaldemir@gmail.com

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• 100% interactive TUI – Beautiful terminal interface powered by Bubble Tea
• Instant verification – Run check and know immediately if you're right
• Progressive curriculum – 15+ carefully crafted exercises that build on each other
• Real-world skills – From basic images to multi-stage builds, volumes, networks, and Compose
• Zero friction – Just clone, build, and start learning

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What you'll master

Get started in 30 seconds

You need go and docker installed.

git clone https://github.com/furkan/dockerlings.git
cd dockerlings
go build -o bin/dockerlings$(go env GOEXE) ./cmd/dockerlings
./bin/dockerlings$(go env GOEXE) watch

Use ↑↓ to navigate • c to check your solution • h for hints • q to quit

Test a solution manually (optional)

cd exercises/core-01
bash check.sh   # see detailed feedback

Made for

• Beginners who want to understand Docker commands
• Intermediate devs preparing for real-world container workflows
• Anyone who learns best by breaking and fixing things