Docker Node JS Hello World

In this article, we will create an application image for a Node JS API that uses the Express framework. You will learn how to build a container using that image to expose the API. We are creating only a single endpoint that will return Hello World Using Docker Node JS

Docker Node JS Hello World

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Let’s start

Prerequisite: Make sure you have installed the following

1. Docker Desktop: To learn more about making sure you have installed the Docker Desktop. You can read our following post about installation and usage

Setting Up Docker and Kitematic MacOS/Windows

2. Node JS: Make sure you have installed Node JS to test the app without Docker. We are using Node JS 16 version in the example