How can I use Docker Compose for my Angular application?

How can I use Docker Compose for my Angular application?

You can use Docker Compose to define and run multi-container Docker applications. For an Angular app, you'll typically create a Dockerfile for your app and a docker-compose.yml file to manage the services.

What should I include in my Dockerfile?

Your Dockerfile should include the base image, install dependencies, copy your application files, and specify the command to run your app. Here's a simple example:

FROM node:14
WORKDIR /app
COPY package*.json ./
RUN npm install
COPY . .
CMD ["ng", "serve", "--host", "0.0.0.0"]

And what about the docker-compose.yml file?

In your docker-compose.yml file, you can define the Angular service. Here's a basic example:

version: '3'
services:
  angular-app:
    build: .
    ports:
      - '4200:4200'

How do I run my application using Docker Compose?

You can run your application by navigating to the directory containing your docker-compose.yml file and executing docker-compose up. This will build the image and start your Angular app.