How can I set up testing for my Django app using Docker?

How can I set up testing for my Django app using Docker?

To set up testing for your Django app using Docker, you can create a Dockerfile and a docker-compose.yml file. The Dockerfile will define your application environment, while docker-compose will help you manage services like your database and testing framework.

What should I include in my Dockerfile?

In your Dockerfile, you should include the base image (like python:3.9), install dependencies using pip, copy your project files, and set the command to run your tests.

Can you give me an example of a docker-compose.yml file for testing?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

version: '3'
services:
  web:
    build: .
    command: python manage.py test
    volumes:
      - .:/app
    environment:
      - DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE=myproject.settings
  db:
    image: postgres
    environment:
      POSTGRES_DB: mydatabase
      POSTGRES_USER: user
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: password