Docker

Question 1

What is Docker, and how can it be useful for a front end developer?

Answer 1

Docker is a tool that lets you package your applications and their environments into small, portable units called containers.

1. Consistent Development Environment: Avoid the “works on my machine” problem.
2. Easy Setup: New team members can get started quickly by running a single Docker command instead of installing many tools manually.
3. Testing Across Environments: Run your front-end app alongside APIs or backend services in separate containers, mimicking production setups.
4. Simplified Deployment: Package your front-end build environment so you can deploy with confidence to any platform supporting Docker.
5. Isolation: Run multiple projects with different Node versions or dependencies without conflicts on your machine.