This project serves as a starting point for Node.js applications using Docker, offering an encapsulated, optimized, and scalable environment.
The project follows a standard Node.js application setup, providing a solid foundation for your apps.
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Initialize your Node.js app in a Docker container:
docker run -it -w /usr/src/app -v "$(pwd):/usr/src/app" node:20 npm init -y -
For Linux users, create an alias for npm:
alias npm='docker exec -it <id-of-your-image-created> npm'
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Run the containers:
docker-compose up
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Copy the .env.example to .env and set your environment variables.
cp .env.example .env
MongoDB is included as a database for your Node.js application. It provides a scalable and flexible solution for handling data, making it a popular choice for many applications.
Feel free to customize this project according to your specific requirements.
Happy coding!