Dockerizing Angular Application: A Step-by-Step Guide

Docker Angular

Introduction

Docker has revolutionized the way we build, ship, and run applications. It offers a consistent environment, making it easier to develop and deploy applications across different platforms. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of Dockerizing an Angular application, allowing you to encapsulate your application, its dependencies, and configuration into a container for easy deployment.

Before we begin, make sure you have Docker installed on your system. You can download it from the official Docker website (https://www.docker.com/get-started) if you haven’t already.

Step 1: Set Up Your Angular Project

If you haven’t already, create an Angular project using the Angular CLI. Open your terminal and run the following command:

ng new your-angular-app

Follow the prompts to configure your project. Once it’s created, navigate to your project folder:

cd your-angular-app

Step 2: Create a Dockerfile

A Dockerfile is a script that defines how the Docker image for your application should be built. Create a file named Dockerfile in your project's root directory and add the following content:

# Use the official Node.js…