Docker
Docker allows us to package applications and their dependencies into containers, ensuring that they run consistently across different environments. We use Docker to create predictable and isolated development, testing, and production environments, which simplifies deployment and reduces "it works on my machine" problems.
Advantages
- Consistent environments from development to production.
- Isolation of application dependencies.
- Simplified and portable deployment process.
Disadvantages
- Has a learning curve, especially for networking and storage.
- Can add a layer of complexity to simple projects.
- Docker on Windows and macOS can have performance overhead.
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Related Topics
Unit & Integration Testing
Writing automated tests to verify that individual components and combined parts of an application work as expected.
Package Management
Using tools like NPM and Yarn to manage project dependencies and streamline the build process.
Serverless Functions
Deploying backend logic as independent functions that run in the cloud, reducing server management overhead.
