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Flask Web Application CI Pipeline with Docker

Overview

Continuous Integration (CI) is crucial for modern software development, streamlining code changes and catching errors early. Docker containers enhance this workflow by providing a consistent environment for testing and deploying code. This tutorial guides you through establishing a robust CI pipeline for a Flask web application using Docker.

Tutorial Link

For detailed instructions, follow the Flask Web Application CI Pipeline with Docker Tutorial.

Key Features

• Local Development and Testing:

  • Run a Redis server locally within a Docker container.
  • Develop and test a Python web application using Flask.

• Containerization:

  • Dockerize the Flask web application, ensuring consistent deployment environments.

• Docker Compose:

  • Orchestrate containers seamlessly with Docker Compose.
  • Easily replicate a production-like infrastructure in any environment.

• Image Management:

  • Build Docker images and push them to the Docker Hub registry for efficient version control.

• GitHub Actions:

  • Define a comprehensive continuous integration workflow using GitHub Actions.

Tutorial Completion

Upon completing this tutorial, you will have the knowledge and skills to:

• Run a local Redis server in a Docker container.
• Containerize a Python web application built with Flask.
• Manage Docker images and publish them to the Docker Hub registry.
• Orchestrate multi-container applications using Docker Compose.
• Replicate a production-like infrastructure in various environments.
• Set up a fully automated continuous integration pipeline using GitHub Actions.