The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Default Bridge Network and Communication Between Containers

The video tutorial covers the basics of container networking using Docker. It starts with stopping a WordPress container and creating two Busybox containers. The tutorial explains IP address assignment and demonstrates how containers communicate using the ping utility. It also shows how to inspect containers to view their IP addresses and gateway settings. The video concludes with a demonstration of connecting to external IP addresses from a container.

What is the significance of the gateway setting for containers in the default bridge network?

How can you connect to an external IP address or hostname from a container?

What is the main takeaway regarding container communication in Docker?