The article provides a comprehensive guide on utilizing the Docker extension within Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to streamline the process of building, managing, and deploying containerized applications. It highlights how the extension simplifies containerization by allowing users to perform tasks such as adding Docker files, building and running images, and debugging containers directly from the VS Code environment without relying on the terminal. The tutorial walks through creating a basic Node.js application, generating necessary Docker files, and using VS Code features for debugging, viewing logs, and inspecting images. Additionally, it touches on the integration with Azure CLI for further enhancements and suggests exploring Earthly for efficient container-based builds. The article concludes by encouraging readers to delve into Docker's capabilities with additional resources like the "Docker Fundamentals" eBook, aimed at expanding their understanding of Docker's features and its integration with tools like VS Code and GitHub Actions.