Docker: Getting started

This documentation is part of the Node.js guide. View the full guide here: How to use and deploy a Node.js app with Docker.

Welcome to the Stackhero documentation

Stackhero provides a ready-to-use Docker cloud CaaS (Containers as a Service) platform, designed for fast and reliable container deployments:

  • Deploy to production with a single docker-compose up. There is no extra setup: just start your containers.
  • Pick your own domain name, secured automatically with HTTPS (for example: https://api.your-company.com, https://www.your-company.com, or https://backoffice.your-company.com).
  • Benefit from strong performance and robust security on private, dedicated infrastructure.
  • Apply updates with one click for simple, low-effort maintenance.

You can have your containers live in production in about five minutes. Stackhero manages the infrastructure, updates, and security for you, so you can focus on delivering your applications. Read more about Docker CaaS cloud hosting.

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
    Fast, secure remote Docker management 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 change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI