Presentation

• Docker

• Linux: https://docs.docker.com/engine/install
• macOS: brew cask install docker
• Windows: https://docs.docker.com/desktop/install/windows-install

After installing docker, run docker run hello-world to verify that it works.

Goal: Run a simple Flask application in a Docker container

1. Clone this repository to your local machine
2. Containerize your Flask application (tip: create a Dockerfile for the application)
3. Build the image and give it a name/tag

Goal: Run a simple Flask application that communicates with a Redis server

1. Check for a Redis image on Docker Hub and learn how to run it (use it)
2. Run the Flask app and a Redis server in containers (tip: use Docker Compose)

Goal: Improve your Dockerfile (and maybe Docker Compose) file using best practices