Docker
Docker packages applications and their dependencies into containers, so they run the same way in development, testing and production environments.
Where we use it
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.
Strengths
- Consistent environments from development to production.
- Isolation of application dependencies.
- Simplified and portable deployment process.
Trade-offs
- 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.
Questions
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Unit & Integration Testing
Automated unit and integration tests check that each part of your application works, alone and together, so changes can ship without regressions.
Package Management
Package managers such as npm keep a project's third-party libraries versioned and reproducible, and help us track and patch vulnerable dependencies.
Serverless Functions
Serverless functions run backend code on demand without managing servers, well suited to APIs, webhooks and background jobs with uneven traffic.
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