DOCKER.md

June 12, 2025 · View on GitHub

Tips for Docker Usage

Here are some useful commands and tips to help you manage Docker containers during your workflow.

Building the Docker Image: After cloning the repository and navigating to the artifact folder, you can build the Docker image using the following command:
```
./build_docker.sh
```
This command will build the image and tag it as artifact-app:latest.
Running the Docker Container in Interactive Mode: To run the container interactively (so you can interact with it), use this command:
```
docker run -it artifact-app:latest /bin/bash
```
This will start the container and give you access to a Bash shell within the container.
Exiting the Docker Container: Once you're done working inside the container, you can exit the interactive session by typing:
```
exit
```
This will leave the container running in the background, but you will be returned to your host system’s shell.
Re-entering a Running Docker Container: If the container is still running and you want to re-enter it, follow these steps:
- First, list the running containers:
```
docker ps
```
- Then, attach to the container using its ID or name:
```
docker exec -it <container_id_or_name> /bin/bash
```
  This will start a new interactive session inside the container.
Stopping the Docker Container: When you no longer need the container to be running, you can stop it by running:
```
docker stop <container_id_or_name>
```
This will gracefully stop the container.
Removing the Stopped Container: If you want to remove the container after stopping it (to free up resources), run:
```
docker rm <container_id_or_name>
```
This will remove the container from your system. Make sure the container is stopped before removing it.
Killing a Docker Container: If the container is not responding or you need to forcefully stop it, you can "kill" the container:
```
docker kill <container_id_or_name>
```
This will immediately stop the container without waiting for it to shut down gracefully.
Viewing Docker Logs: If you want to check the logs of a container to troubleshoot or see what's happening inside, you can use the following command:
```
docker logs <container_id_or_name>
```