How to create our own Docker Image

ByJerry Richard
Create our own docker Image

-> Why would we need it in the 1st place, Because if you can’t find a command or service, which is not available in the Docker Hub

-> In the below example, We are using Python “flask” framework to containerize a simple python Web-application

Lets get started:

-> Create a Docker file in the format: [Instruction] [Argument]

How to create our own Docker Image

-> Build docker file

docker build -t webapp <docker image file path>
Sending build context to Docker daemon  121.3kB
Step 1/6 : FROM python:3.6
3.6: Pulling from library/python
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-> Once the build is complete. You can able to list the image in the repo


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-> Once it is available, we can run the image using docker command

docker run -p 8181:8080 webapp

Now, You can able to access the webapp from the external port 8181 from the host

Click here for detailed explanation on creating Dockerfile

Please do share if have any questions or can give a quick chat to discuss on this

Jerry Richard

Jerry grew up in a small town where he enjoyed playing video games. Once out of the nest, he pursued a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. After college, he ultimately landed in the IT industry. Currently, he has over 10 years of experience. In his spare time, Jerry enjoys spending time with his family.

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