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Go Dockerized App

Building a Dockerized App

Go Dockerized app uses Dockerfile for containerized deployment.

Introduction to Dockerizing Go Applications

Dockerizing a Go application involves creating a Docker image that encapsulates your application along with its dependencies. This allows for consistent deployment across different environments. In this guide, we'll walk you through the process of containerizing a simple Go application using a Dockerfile.

Setting Up a Simple Go Application

Before we begin with Docker, let's set up a basic Go application. This will be a simple HTTP server that responds with 'Hello, Docker!'.

Creating a Dockerfile

The Dockerfile is a script that contains a series of commands to build a Docker image. Below is a basic Dockerfile for our Go application.

Building and Running the Docker Container

With the Dockerfile in place, you can now build the Docker image and run the container. Follow these steps to do so:

Testing the Dockerized Application

After running the container, open a web browser or use a tool like curl to test your application at http://localhost:8080. You should see the message 'Hello, Docker!'.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've successfully dockerized a Go application. This setup ensures that your application can be consistently deployed across different environments, taking advantage of the power of containers.

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