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Peter Mbanugo @p_mbanugo

Setting Up Docker On Windows 11: A Step-by-Step Guide

Docker on Windows 11: Easy Setup with Docker Desktop. Choose between Hyper-V and WSL, install Docker Desktop, and verify your installation with `docker --version`.

If you're new to Docker and using Windows, you're in luck! Docker has become incredibly easy to set up on Windows 11 and newer versions. Let’s discuss what Docker does before installation. Imagine sharing a recipe with a friend; Docker is like a magical cooking kit that ensures the dish turns out the same in any kitchen. It packages your application with all its ingredients (we call these dependencies) so it runs consistently everywhere. Installing Docker Desktop on Windows gives you everything you need to get started:

the main Docker system (Docker Engine),
tools for building applications (b...