Docker devContainer

Docker Development Environment

This repository contains a Dockerfile for setting up a Docker development environment using Docker-in-Docker (DinD). It is designed to facilitate the building and management of Docker containers from within a devcontainer, providing a consistent and isolated development environment.

Features

• Docker-in-Docker: Utilizes the Docker DinD image to enable Docker operations within the container.
• Reproducibility: All essential tools and packages are pinned by version to ensure that the environment is consistent and reproducible across different setups.
• Non-root User: Runs as a non-root user by default to enhance security.
• Health Checks: Includes a health check to ensure the Docker daemon is running correctly within the container.

Prerequisites

• Docker installed on your host machine.
• Visual Studio Code with the Remote - Containers extension installed.

Setup and Usage

1. Clone this Repository

   git clone https://github.com/kockums/docker-devcontainer.git
   cd docker-dev-environment

2. Reopen in Container

   • Open the project in Visual Studio Code.
   • VS Code may prompt you to reopen in a container. If not, press F1 or Ctrl+Shift+P, type "Reopen in Container", and execute the command.

3. Start Building Docker Images

   • Use standard Docker commands within the container to build, run, and manage your Docker images and containers.

Customization

You can customize the Docker development environment by modifying the Dockerfile and devcontainer.json:

• Update the versions in the Dockerfile using build arguments to test different tool versions.
• Modify devcontainer.json to change settings or add extensions as needed for your development workflow.

Contributing

Contributions to this repository are welcome. Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes.

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.