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Containerization

Containerization packages an application and its dependencies into a standardized unit for software development.

Docker​

Docker is the de facto standard for containerization.

Steps for Containerization​

  • Create a Dockerfile
  • Specify base image and files to copy
  • Specify run command
  • Build Docker image
  • Tag Docker image

Example Dockerfile​

FROM python:3.7
WORKDIR /app
COPY requirements.txt .
RUN pip install --no-cache-dir -r requirements.txt
CMD ["python", "inference.py"]

Best Practices​

  • Be security-minded
  • Don't include sensitive data
  • Use trusted base images
  • Use environment variables for sensitive information