ht-docker-node

docker image with nodejs and shipzone.io support

Install

To get started with ht-docker-node, you need to have Docker installed on your machine. You can then pull the desired flavor of the Docker image from the relevant Docker registry.

Example:

docker pull registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:latest

Usage

ht-docker-node offers a variety of Docker image flavors to suit different needs. Below, we'll guide you through different use cases and configurations using these Docker images.

Flavour Overview

• :lts - Node LTS version, equivalent to :latest
• :stable - Node stable version
• :npmci - npmci preinstalled
• :npmts - npmci + npmts preinstalled
• :npmpage - npmci + npmts + npmpage preinstalled
• :mongo - npmci + npmts + mongo

Basic Usage

To start a container with the lts flavour, you can use the following command:

docker run -it --name your_container_name registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:lts

Using npmci

The :npmci flavour includes npmci, a utility for managing Node.js versions and npm installations. Here's an example of how you can use it:

FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci
RUN npmci install 14.17.0

In this example, npmci installs Node.js version 14.17.0 and sets it as the default.

Custom Dockerfile with npmci and your Node.js App

You can create a custom Dockerfile for your Node.js application using the :npmci flavour:

# Use the ht-docker-node image with npmci
FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci

# Install a specific Node.js version
RUN npmci install 14.17.0

# Create app directory
WORKDIR /usr/src/app

# Copy package.json and package-lock.json
COPY package*.json ./

# Install app dependencies
RUN npm install

# Bundle app source
COPY . .

# Expose port
EXPOSE 8080

# Start the application
CMD ["node", "index.js"]

To build the Docker image:

docker build -t your_app_name .

To run the container:

docker run -p 8080:8080 --name your_container_name your_app_name

Multi-Stage Builds for Production

For a leaner production image, you can use multi-stage builds. Here’s an example:

# Stage 1: Build
FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci as build

RUN npmci install 14.17.0

WORKDIR /usr/src/app

COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm install

COPY . .
RUN npm run build

# Stage 2: Production
FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:lts

WORKDIR /usr/src/app
COPY --from=build /usr/src/app/dist ./

EXPOSE 8080
CMD ["node", "index.js"]

Using with MongoDB (:mongo)

The :mongo flavour contains a MongoDB installation alongside Node.js. Here’s how you can utilize it in your Dockerfile:

FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:mongo

# Setup mongo and node environment:
RUN npm install -g mongodb

# Working directory
WORKDIR /usr/src/app

# Copy MongoDB config
COPY mongod.conf /etc/mongod.conf 

# Start MongoDB service
CMD ["mongod", "--config", "/etc/mongod.conf"] && node index.js

Using npmts and npmpage

The :npmts and :npmpage flavours are useful for projects that use TypeScript or require page generation.

Here’s an example on how to work with :npmts:

FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmts

# Install necessary TypeScript packages
RUN npm install -g typescript 

# Working directory
WORKDIR /usr/src/app

# Copy package.json and package-lock.json
COPY package*.json ./

# Install dependencies
RUN npm install

# Copy the rest of your files
COPY . .

# Compile TypeScript
RUN npm run build

# Expose port and start the server
EXPOSE 3000
CMD ["npm", "start"]

Comprehensive Use Case Example

The following example covers multiple aspects including environment variables, volume mounting, and networking.

Dockerfile:

FROM registry.gitlab.com/hosttoday/ht-docker-node:npmci

# Set environment variables
ENV NODE_ENV=production
ENV PORT=3000

# Install desired Node.js version
RUN npmci install 16.0.0

# Create app directory
WORKDIR /usr/src/app

# Copy package.json and package-lock.json
COPY package*.json ./

# Install app dependencies
RUN npm ci

# Bundle app source
COPY . .

# Compile TypeScript
RUN npm run build

# Expose app port
EXPOSE 3000

# Start the application
CMD ["npm", "start"]

Docker-Compose Configuration

If using Docker-Compose, create a docker-compose.yml file:

version: '3.8'

services:
  app:
    image: your_app_name
    build:
      context: .
      dockerfile: Dockerfile
    ports:
      - '3000:3000'
    environment:
      - NODE_ENV=production
    volumes:
      - .:/usr/src/app
      - /usr/src/app/node_modules
    networks:
      - app-network

networks:
  app-network:
    driver: bridge

Running with Docker and Docker-Compose

To build the image:

docker-compose build

To run the services:

docker-compose up

Accessing the Container

docker exec -it your_container_name /bin/sh

Conclusion

ht-docker-node offers a flexible, multifaceted solution for deploying Node.js applications in Docker containers. By leveraging its different flavours, you can efficiently manage Node.js versions, incorporate MongoDB, and handle TypeScript projects. Whether you are using simple Docker commands or elaborate Docker-Compose configurations, ht-docker-node caters to diverse deployment scenarios.

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