Are you using Docker for local development?

mateusz__be

Mateusz Bełczowski

Posted on November 15, 2019

Are you using Docker for local development?

I've been using Docker and Docker-Compose for more than two years and I really can see a lot of benefits when it comes to CI/CD pipelines and deployment.

On the other hand, it seems like the use of Docker can slow down the local development process. Just a few examples from the top of my head:

  • more complicated setup (if you want to have auto-reloading and avoid building new version on every change)
  • running a single test can be much slower (the cost of bringing up the containers)
  • cost of installing new packages
  • etc.

What is your experience when it comes to using Docker for development? What are the tricks that can make easier and more efficient? I'm curious to see your ideas :)

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mateusz__be
Mateusz Bełczowski

Posted on November 15, 2019

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