docker-deployment
Containerize and deploy Node.js applications with Docker including multi-stage builds, Docker Compose, and production optimization
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npx skills add pluginagentmarketplace/custom-plugin-nodejs --skill docker-deployment
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Docker Deployment Skill
Master containerizing and deploying Node.js applications with Docker for consistent, portable deployments.
Quick Start
Dockerize Node.js app in 3 steps:
1. Create Dockerfile Define container image
2. Build Image docker build t myapp .
3. Run Container docker run p 3000:3000 myapp
Core Concepts
Basic Dockerfile
Multi Stage Build (Optimized)
Learning Path
Beginner (1 2 weeks)
✅ Understand Docker basics
✅ Create simple Dockerfile
✅ Build and run containers
✅ Manage volumes and networks
Intermediate (3 4 weeks)
✅ Multi stage builds
✅ Docker Compose
✅ Environment variables
✅ Health checks
Advanced (5 6 weeks)
✅ Image optimization
✅ Production best practices
✅ Container orchestration
✅ CI/CD integration
Docker Compose
Docker Compose Commands
.dockerignore
Docker Commands
Environment Variables
Volumes for Persistence
Health Checks
Image Optimization
Production Best Practices
Docker Hub Deployment
CI/CD with GitHub Actions
Common Issues & Solutions
Node modules caching
Signal handling
When to Use
Use Docker deployment when:
Need consistent environments (dev, staging, prod)
Deploying microservices
Want easy scaling and orchestration
Using cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Implementing CI/CD pipelines
Related Skills
Express REST API (containerize APIs)
Database Integration (multi container setup)
Testing & Debugging (test in containers)
Performance Optimization (optimize images)
Resources
[Docker Documentation](https://docs.docker.com)
[Docker Compose](https://docs.docker.com/compose/)
[Node.js Docker Best Practices](https://github.com/nodejs/docker node/blob/main/docs/BestPractices.md)