A dockerfile can be used to build an image and then run as a container on docker terms or as a pod in Kubernetes.
A Dockerfile is a text file that contains a series of instructions on how to build a Docker image. It’s like a recipe that tells Docker how to set up an environment for your application. Here’s a breakdown of what it typically includes:
- Base Image: Specifies the starting point, usually an existing image like
ubuntu or node.Commands: Instructions to install software, copy files, set environment variables, and configure settings.Entry Point: Defines the command to run when the container starts.# Arguments supported in a Dockerfile
The Dockerfile supports the following instructions:
| Instruction | Description |
|---|---|
ADD | Add local or remote files and directories. |
ARG | Use build-time variables. |
CMD | Specify default commands. |
COPY | Copy files and directories. |
ENTRYPOINT | Specify default executable. |
ENV | Set environment variables. |
EXPOSE | Describe which ports your application is listening on. |
FROM | Create a new build stage from a base image. |
HEALTHCHECK | Check a container’s health on startup. |
LABEL | Add metadata to an image. |
MAINTAINER | Specify the author of an image. |
ONBUILD | Specify instructions for when the image is used in a build. |
RUN | Execute build commands. |
SHELL | Set the default shell of an image. |
STOPSIGNAL | Specify the system call signal for exiting a container. |
USER | Set user and group ID. |
VOLUME | Create volume mounts. |
WORKDIR | Change working directory. |
More on the Docker Docs on Dockerfile reference.
# Simple Example with nginx
Example with nginx.
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Created 2024-08-08
