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If you're new to Docker, this section guides you through the essential resources to get started.

Follow the guides to help you get started and learn how Docker can optimize your development workflows. 

For more advanced concepts and scenarios in Docker, see [Guides](/guides/).

## Foundations of Docker

Install Docker and jump into discovering what Docker is. 

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Learn the foundational concepts and workflows of Docker.

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