Docker for Appzio developers

We’ve bee running Docker for our deployment for over a year now and we have been enjoying tremendously the benefits it brings. Now we bring this same joy to Appzio developers.

With the Docker setup you can develop 100% native apps for iOS and Android only from the backend — either with PHP or NodeJS.

What’s different?

Previously, as an Appzio developer, you would need to connect to Appzio’s servers using SFTP connection and upload changes there when developing. While this works well for lighter development needs, for continuous development this is not always optimal due to each change requiring an upload.

With the new Docker option, you as a developer can run the backend code locally and host your action modules in whatever git repository you usually use.

How to get it?

Register at https://dashboard.appzio.com/ for an account and follow the instructions for Docker. If you have worked with Docker before, the installation is very straight-forward. If it is your first time, don’t worry, we’ve included the essential documentation to get you started.

Registration is free and doesn’t require credit card information. If you wish to continue using it after 30 days, you can easily buy a platform license through the Dashboard.

NodeJS

It is also the first time we are opening our NodeJS library to external developers. NodeJS option comes bundled with the Docker image, so that you can develop your applications with either PHP, NodeJS or both. With NodeJS, you can also use the existing PHP components, so the majority of the view components from Appzio UiKit are ready to be used with both languages.¨¨

Please help, I’m stuck

Please see a video tutorial about the required steps. Or reach out via email to devsupport at appzio.com.