Local Docker Setup
Run CodeNull AI Backend locally using Docker
Local Development with Docker
This guide covers how to set up and run the CodeNull AI Backend locally using Docker for development and testing.
Building the Docker Image
To create a Docker image from your CodeNull AI Backend source code:
This command builds a Docker image with the tag codenull-ai-backend using the Dockerfile in the current directory.
Running the Container Locally
Once you’ve built the image, you can run it as a container:
This command:
- Creates a container named
codenull-ai-backend - Maps port 8000 on your host to port 8000 in the container
- Runs the container in detached mode (
-d)
After running this command, your application will be accessible at http://localhost:8000.
Checking Container Status
To verify that your container is running:
This command lists all running containers. Look for codenull-ai-backend in the list.
Viewing Container Logs
To see the logs from your container:
Add the -f flag to follow the logs in real-time:
Stopping the Container
When you’re done, you can stop the container:
And remove it:
Accessing the API
With the container running, you can access:
- API documentation at http://localhost:8000/docs
- Health check endpoint at http://localhost:8000/health
Next Steps
After successfully running the application locally: