Question
How do you deploy a docker file to the App Platform?
- Posted October 13, 2020
- DigitalOcean App PlatformDocker
What do I need to do to deploy a docker container running on the App Platform?
I get the following error:
Error: error resolving dockerfile path: please provide a valid path to a Dockerfile within the build context with --dockerfile
Do I need to enter any build commands?
Thanks!
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You can deploy a docker container on the App Platform by placing a Dockerfile (named Dockerfile) in the root of the Github repository for your app.
If you want to store your Dockerfile in a different location in your repository, you can use the dockerfile_path key in your app spec.
You can see a <a href=“https://www.digitalocean.com/docs/app-platform/languages-frameworks/docker/”>sample</a> setup for deploying a Dockerfile to App Platform. Even with a repo setup like this, with a Dockerfile at the root, you still need to create an actual App on the App Platform pointing to his repo-- the easiest way is via the Apps web UI.
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Same error here, I am getting very frustrated with the app platform right now - Only allowing the Dockerfile to be in the root is very restrictive. If it can’t figure out what kind of app is in my repo, I should be able to override it and proceed manually. I am trying to utilize docker-compose to deploy two containers with one command, and it appears that is just impossible on this platform right now.
Hi! I have the same error, and it looks like that it didn’t fix yet.