wonderakwei / dockerized-node-app

I created this project to practice Docker containerization. It employs Express.js to build an HTTP server responding with 'Hello, I'm Wonder Akwei and I love data!' Containerizing the Node.js app ensures consistency and easy deployment in diverse environments.

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dockerized-node-app

A basic Node.js application integrated with Docker for containerization learning purposes.

Description

This project demonstrates the process of containerizing a Node.js application using Docker. The application utilizes Express.js to create a simple HTTP server that responds with a personalized message.

Features

• Simple HTTP server with Express.js.
• Docker containerization for consistent deployments.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/wonderakwei/dockerized-node-app.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd dockerized-node-app
   

3. Build the Docker image:

   docker build -t dockerized-node-app .
   

4. Run the Docker container:

   docker run -p 3000:3000 dockerized-node-app
   

Usage

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your web browser to see the application's response.