Docker Node Example
An example Node / Express app that's using Docker and Docker Compose.
Overview:
The Node + Docker example app provides a solid foundation for new projects or a guide to Dockerizing existing Node applications. It incorporates key components necessary for a real-world Node app without overwhelming personal biases.
Features:
- Node and Express Setup: Utilizes Express 4.18.2 with Node 20.6.1.
- Docker Best Practices: Implements Docker best practices for building and deploying web apps.
- Backend Technologies: Includes Postgres, Objection.js/Knex, and Redis.
- Frontend Tools: Integrates esbuild, TailwindCSS, and Heroicons for frontend development.
Summary:
The Node + Docker example app offers a minimal but comprehensive setup for Node applications. It follows Docker best practices for deployment and incorporates key technologies for both backend and frontend development. By providing a solid foundation and avoiding excessive personal opinions, this example app serves as a practical guide for developers looking to start or Dockerize their Node projects.
- Express
Express.js is a simple Node.js framework for single, multi-page, and hybrid web applications.
- Tailwind
Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework that provides pre-defined classes for building responsive and customizable user interfaces.
- Fullstack
A fullstack boilerplate provides a starter application that includes both frontend and backend. It should include database, auth, payments, user roles and other backend services to build a fully featured saas or webapps.
- Docker
A website that uses Docker for containerization to streamline development, testing, and deployment workflows. This includes features such as containerization of dependencies, automated builds and deployments, and container orchestration to ensure scalability and availability.