How to Check Docker Desktop and Docker Engine Versions

September 11, 2022 A Goodman

This concise article shows you how to check your Docker Desktop and Docker Engine versions (note that they are different numbers). Without any further ado (like talking about the history of the universe or why you…

Using Docker Compose to speed up WordPress development

October 21, 2022 A Goodman

This article is about using Docker Compose to speed up your WordPress development. Introduction In the old days, to set up a WordPress project on our local computer, we used to create a new MySQL database,…

Limit resources consumed by Docker Desktop

February 23, 2022 Napoleon

Done. Further reading: How to reset Docker Desktop How to Install Docker Compose on Ubuntu 21.04 and 21.10 Start, Pause, Restart, Stop, and Delete a Docker Container Docker: How to Name or Rename a Container Docker:…

Using Docker Compose 3.8 with Node.js and MongoDB

September 11, 2022 Napoleon

This article shows you how to use Docker Compose with Node.js and MongoDB in the simplest way. Note: I’ll use version 3.8 of Compose file format but any 3.x version is totally fine. The Code The…

Docker build with custom Dockerfile name

February 23, 2022 Napoleon

Sometimes you may need two different Dockerfile for just a container, one for the development purpose and the other for the production environment. To build an image with the Dockerfile that isn’t named Dockerfile, just add…

React App Exits Immediately with Docker Run Command

February 13, 2023 A Goodman

Problem When starting a Docker container with a React app inside by performing the following command: Your React app may exit immediately with the output like this: This error is not on your side but caused…

How to enable Kubernetes in Docker Desktop

March 15, 2022 Augustus

This article shows you how to enable Kubernetes in your Docker Desktop for local development and testing. 1. Click on the gear icon located in the top right corner: 2. Select Kubernetes from the left-hand pane:…

Docker Desktop system requirements (Windows, macOS)

September 11, 2022 Guest Contributor

Before installing Docker Desktop for Windows or macOS, just check the system requirements listed below to ensure your computer is competent to run it. Windows Minimum system requirements OS: Windows 10 64-bit: Home or Pro (build…

How to reset Docker Desktop

September 11, 2022 A Goodman

To reset your Docker Desktop, just follow a few easy steps below. Warning: All your local containers and images will be destroyed. All your settings, including your sign-in information, will be cleared. 1. Open your Docker…

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