FEATURE REQUEST:Add Docker Support for Backend to Simplify Local Development #189
Description
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- Yes, it is related to a problem
Describe the feature you'd like
🌟 Feature Description
Introduce Docker support for the backend to simplify local development and ensure a consistent environment across different operating systems.
The goal is to provide a containerized development setup that allows contributors to run the backend with a single command instead of manually installing and configuring dependencies.
This would include adding:
A Dockerfile
A docker-compose.yml file
A .dockerignore file
Updated README instructions for Docker usage
🔍 Problem Statement
Currently, contributors must manually:
Install Python
Manage virtual environments
Install project dependencies
Configure environment variables
Ensure compatible versions of required tools
This can lead to:
Environment mismatch issues
Setup failures across different operating systems
Dependency conflicts
Increased onboarding time for new contributors
These issues can slow down development and discourage first-time contributors.
🎯 Expected Outcome
After implementing Docker support:
Contributors can start the backend using:
docker compose up --build
The backend runs inside an isolated, reproducible environment
Setup becomes faster and more reliable
Environment-related issues are significantly reduced
CI/CD integration becomes easier
📷 Screenshots and Design Ideas
Proposed repository additions:
/Dockerfile
/docker-compose.yml
/.dockerignore
Suggested workflow:
git clone
cd
docker compose up --build
The container would:
Build and run the Flask backend
Install all dependencies automatically
Expose the API on a local port
Optionally mount SQLite as a Docker volume
📋 Additional Context
Tech Stack:
Frontend: React Native
Backend: Flask (Python)
AI/NLP: LangChain
Database: SQLite
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