Deploy Docker Containers
Page Goal
Empower users to deploy any application using Docker, providing maximum flexibility. Show that Temps supports complex, custom deployments beyond standard frameworks.
Target Persona
Docker Dave - A developer who:
- Comfortable with Docker
- Has complex application requirements
- Needs custom runtime configurations
- May have multi-stage builds
- Values: Control, flexibility, containerization
- Use cases: Legacy apps, custom stacks, complex dependencies
- Timeline: 15-20 minutes including Dockerfile writing
Key Content to Include
1. Docker Support
- Dockerfile-based deployments
- Docker Compose (single container)
- Custom base images
- Multi-stage builds
2. Dockerfile Requirements
- Must expose a port
- EXPOSE instruction
- Proper CMD/ENTRYPOINT
- Port binding best practices
3. Basic Docker Deployment
- Repository with Dockerfile
- Auto-detection
- Port configuration
- Deployment
4. Dockerfile Best Practices
- Multi-stage builds for smaller images
- Layer caching optimization
- Security considerations
- .dockerignore
5. Advanced Configuration
- Build arguments
- Environment variables in Docker
- Volume mounts (limitations)
- Resource limits
6. Docker Compose
- Single-service compose files
- Environment variable substitution
- Port mapping
7. Registry Integration
- Docker Hub images
- Private registries
- Pre-built images
8. Troubleshooting
- Build failures
- Port binding issues
- Image size problems
- Runtime errors
Success Metrics
- User can deploy Dockerized application
- User understands Dockerfile requirements
- User can optimize their Docker builds
- User knows limitations and capabilities