Containerization has transformed the landscape of application development, offering developers an efficient and scalable approach to package, deploy, and manage their applications. At the forefront of this revolution is Docker, a powerful platform that simplifies the process of building and running containerized applications. In this step-by-step guide, we'll walk you through the essential stages of harnessing Docker's capabilities to containerize your applications. From the initial installation of Docker on your development machine to creating Dockerfiles, building images, and running containers, you'll gain a solid understanding of the entire workflow.