Docker + Git Workflow
Docker + Git Workflow
At professional software companies, Git and Docker are used together to build, test, and deploy applications.
The Local Development Workflow
As a junior developer, your daily workflow will likely look like this:
Step 1: Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/company/project
Step 2: Navigate to Project
cd project
Step 3: Start Development Environment
docker compose up
Step 4: Edit Code
You make changes in your IDE. Docker often uses “volumes” to update the container automatically.
Step 5: Commit and Push
git add .
git commit -m "Add login validation"
git push
The Professional Deployment Pipeline
Once you push your code, a larger automated process begins.
Developer (Your machine)
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Git Repository (GitHub/GitLab)
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CI/CD Pipeline (Automated Testing)
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Docker Image Built (Standardized Package)
↓
Docker Registry (Storage for Images)
↓
Production Servers (The App is Live!)
Diagram
Developer
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Git Commit
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CI/CD Pipeline
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Docker Image Built
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Docker Registry
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Production Servers