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Full-Stack Web Development with TypeScript 5
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Now that we have Docker installed on our system, we can set up a PostgreSQL instance using Docker on our computer, but before we do it, let’s discuss what Docker is and what it is useful for in the context of web development.
Docker is a platform that allows you to package your application and its dependencies into a container, which can be easily shipped and run in any environment and any operating system in a similar manner. Think of it like this: imagine your application is a delicate piece of furniture that needs to be transported from one place to another. Docker acts as the perfect shipping container for your furniture. It carefully wraps up your application and all its dependencies, making sure everything is securely packaged together. No matter where the shipping container ends up, whether it’s a different room, a different house, or even a different country, you can be confident that when...