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Docker Project 11-03-2025

This document provides a step-by-step guide for creating a Docker-based project, including prerequisites, creating a project directory, adding application code, and defining a Dockerfile. It also covers building and running the Docker image, using Docker Compose for multi-container applications, and optionally pushing the image to Docker Hub. The example focuses on a simple Python Flask application setup.

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Docker Project 11-03-2025

This document provides a step-by-step guide for creating a Docker-based project, including prerequisites, creating a project directory, adding application code, and defining a Dockerfile. It also covers building and running the Docker image, using Docker Compose for multi-container applications, and optionally pushing the image to Docker Hub. The example focuses on a simple Python Flask application setup.

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Creating a Docker-based project involves defining and deploying applications in containers.

Here's a step-by-step guide to creating a Docker project:

1. Prerequisites
 Install Docker.
 Verify installation:

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docker --version

2. Create Your Project Directory


Create a directory for your project:

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mkdir my-docker-project && cd my-docker-project

3. Add Application Code


For example, if you're creating a simple Python Flask app:

1. Create app.py:

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from flask import Flask
app = Flask(__name__)

@app.route("/")
def home():
return "Hello, Docker!"

if __name__ == "__main__":
app.run(host="0.0.0.0", port=5000)

2. Add requirements.txt for dependencies:

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flask
4. Create a Dockerfile
The Dockerfile defines how to build your application image:

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# Use an official Python runtime as a parent image
FROM python:3.9-slim

# Set the working directory in the container


WORKDIR /app

# Copy the current directory contents into the container


COPY . /app

# Install dependencies
RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt

# Expose the application's port


EXPOSE 5000

# Run the application


CMD ["python", "app.py"]

5. Build the Docker Image


Run the following command to build your image:

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docker build -t my-docker-app .

6. Run the Docker Container


Start the container from your image:

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docker run -p 5000:5000 my-docker-app

Visit http://localhost:5000 to see your app running!

7. Add a docker-compose.yml (Optional)


To manage multi-container apps or simplify commands, use Docker Compose. Example:
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version: "3.8"
services:
app:
build: .
ports:
- "5000:5000"

Run with:

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docker-compose up

8. Push to Docker Hub (Optional)


Tag and push your image to Docker Hub:

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docker tag my-docker-app <your-dockerhub-username>/my-docker-app
docker push <your-dockerhub-username>/my-docker-app

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