Introduction Developers like using containers for development because they are easy to use, portable, and require less maintenance overhead compared to bare metal or virtual machines. Docker is a popular choice, because it provides tools that make it simple for developers to build, run and publish applications in containers. This guide walks you through the process of creating an optimized, secure Docker image of a custom application using a Bitnami base container, then testing it and publishing it online. It also guides you through the steps to follow when you update your application and need to rebuild and republish it for your users. Assumptions and Prerequisites This guide focuses on creating a secure and optimized Docker image of a custom Node.js application using Bitnami’s Node.js production image. This guide makes the following……
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