Want to containerize your Django application with Docker? 🐳 In this tutorial, we'll show you how to build a Docker image for your Django app and run it seamlessly on your system. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this guide will help you set up and deploy your Django project with Docker efficiently. ### **What You’ll Learn in This Video:** 1️⃣ **Introduction to Docker and Why Use It for Django Apps** 2️⃣ **Setting Up a Django Project for Dockerization** 3️⃣ **Writing a Dockerfile for Django** 4️⃣ **Building the Docker Image** 5️⃣ **Running the Container Locally** 6️⃣ **Exposing Ports and Managing Environment Variables** 7️⃣ **Connecting Django to a Database Like PostgreSQL (Optional)** ### **Why Use Docker for Django?** – 📦 Ensures consistency across different environments (development, testing, production). – 🚀 Simplifies dependency management and eliminates “works on my machine” issues. – ⚡ Makes deployment and scaling easier with containerized applications. ### **Requirements Before You Start:** ✔️ Install Docker on your system ([https://www.docker.com/get-started](https://www.docker.com/get-started)) ✔️ A basic Django project (if not, we’ll guide you through creating one) ### **Step-by-Step Guide** #### **1️⃣ Create a Django Project (If You Haven’t Already)**
“`bash
django-admin startproject myproject
cd myproject
“` #### **2️⃣ Create a Dockerfile**
Inside your Django project folder, create a file named `Dockerfile` and add the following content: “`dockerfile
# Use official Python image as base
FROM python:3.9 # Set environment variables
ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1 # Set the working directory
WORKDIR /app # Copy project files to the container
COPY . /app/ # Install dependencies
RUN pip install –no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt # Expose the default Django port
EXPOSE 8000 # Run the Django server
CMD ["python", "manage.py", "runserver", "0.0.0.0:8000"]
“` #### **3️⃣ Create a `.dockerignore` File**
“`plaintext
__pycache__/
*.pyc
*.pyo
db.sqlite3
.env
“` #### **4️⃣ Build the Docker Image**
Run the following command inside your Django project directory: “`bash
docker build -t my-django-app .
“` #### **5️⃣ Run the Docker Container**
“`bash
docker run -p 8000:8000 my-django-app
“` #### **6️⃣ Access Your Django App** Open your browser and go to: 🔗 [http://localhost:8000](http://localhost:8000) ### **Optional: Using Docker Compose for a Django + PostgreSQL Setup** We’ll also cover how to use `docker-compose.yml` to set up Django with a PostgreSQL database inside containers. ### **Who Is This Tutorial For?** – 🛠️ Developers looking to streamline their Django workflow with Docker – 💻 Beginners who want an easy way to package and run Django apps – 🚀 DevOps engineers preparing Django projects for production ### **Resources Mentioned in This Video:** – Docker Documentation: [https://docs.docker.com/](https://docs.docker.com/) – Django Official Docs: [https://docs.djangoproject.com/](https://docs.djangoproject.com/) – Source Code (GitHub): *[Link if applicable]* ### **Pro Tips for Success:** ✅ Use `.dockerignore` to keep unnecessary files out of your image. ✅ Bind mount volumes for easy development without rebuilding the image every time. ✅ Use Docker Compose for managing multiple services like databases. ### **Don’t Forget to Subscribe!** If you found this tutorial helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe for more Django and DevOps content! Have any questions? Drop them in the comments, and we’ll help you out! 🚀 ### **Hashtags:** #Docker #Django #Python #DockerTutorial #Containerization #WebDevelopment #DevOps #DjangoDocker #PythonDevelopment #DeployDjango Build and run your Django app with Docker today! 🐳🔥