Docker: Getting started

This documentation is part of the Node.js guide. You can view the complete guide here: How to use and deploy a Node.js app with Docker.

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If Docker is not yet installed on your computer, you can download it from the Docker official website. To verify that Docker is functioning correctly, open a terminal and run docker version. You should see version information without any errors.

After installing Docker, clone the following boilerplate repository:

git clone https://github.com/stackhero-io/nodejsWithDockerGettingStarted/
cd nodejsWithDockerGettingStarted

Then, start the development platform by running make development-start or view all available commands with make help.

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Node.js
    How to use and deploy a Node.js app with Docker
  2. Development platform
  3. Use an existing Node.js project
  4. Choose a specific Node.js version
  5. Environment variables
  6. Store local files
  7. Add a staging environment
  8. Production platform

Other articles for Docker

  1. Introduction
    Introduction to Stackhero for Docker
  2. Getting Started
    How to get started with Stackhero for Docker
  3. Advanced context usages
    How to use Docker contexts in your scripts
  4. Volumes
    How to persist your containers' data with Docker volumes
  5. HTTPS Routing
    How to manage HTTP routing and TLS encryption (HTTPS) in your Docker containers
  6. Deploy with GitHub Actions
    Learn how to deploy your Docker containers using GitHub Actions
  7. Automate with the CLI
    Start Docker, retrieve its credentials, and modify its configuration programmatically using the Stackhero CLI