I was a WordPress developer with a problem – I needed an environment for things to work well which meant setting up a database, a web server, and support for the languages I’ll be using. That made sense but my problem was that installing these components can get delicate and when installed, they might not all see eye to eye.
So, I began to research ways to have an element of flexibility in the setup of my local development work.
Enter Docker for WordPress developers.
This application enabled me to set up a self-contained environment with just a few and simple commands. I found it more than compatible with WordPress and I was able to set up local work environments with various kinds of tools /web servers.
Docker performs operating-system-level virtualization, commonly called ‘containerization’. Since each ‘container’ is essentially a virtual computer, I was at liberty to set up assorted technology stacks as necessary. I’m able to build WordPress sites, web apps, and databases in containers without installing the necessary services on my computer.
I think of Docker as a VM without an operating system. The containers provide almost the same benefits and, best of all, do not weigh your system down. That means the host (my ‘old’ computer) and the guest (the container) share resources and everything still runs like a charm.
The containers are isolated from each other; this helps limit the communication between them which, in turn, increases security. You can turn your containers on and off at will, and also share them for easy collaboration. Once you’re finished working on the container, you can just remove it; as simple as that.
Docker’s functioning is not inhibited by the operating system – Mac, Linux or Windows – that the container is running on. The services inside the container are always identical. And it gives you prompt application portability.
Some Docker benefits for WordPress developers:
- The containers are stable and will guarantee that you are running the same services – configurations, versions etc. – at all times.
- Containers can be configured with Docker-compose files as per your requirements. For instance, I had added WP-CLI to my WP container.
- It is very easy to move WordPress websites between platforms.
There are other ways to set up local environments for WordPress development but, for me, Docker stands out. It is possible to set up multiple environments at a time using different components. Most importantly, not have to upgrade my computer to work with bulky VMs!
We at Macronimous suggest these sites a look if you want helpful information on WordPress containerization with Docker. Here’s hoping you have as much fun with Docker for your WordPress work as I did.
https://medium.com/codingthesmartway-com-blog/wordpress-docker-17595d203052
https://dev.to/netcell/wordpress-development-with-docker-2jk9
https://www.macronimous.com/services/cms-development/wordpress-development-india
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Application containerization is used to deploy and run applications without launching separate Virtual Machines (VMs).
VMs and containers have similar resource allocation and isolation advantages; however, containers help virtualize the Operating System (OS) in place of hardware.
These solutions are more portable and efficient as compared to VMs owing to the requirement of fewer operating systems and minimum space.Request a Free Sample Copy of Application Container Market Report @ https://www.radiantinsights.com/research/application-container-market/request-sampleThe application container market has also been gaining prominence as a result of increasing adoption of containerization technology, particularly in retail, healthcare, banking and finance, and telecommunication sectors.
The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is one of the early adopters of this technology, which offers benefits such as administration ease and cost-effectiveness.The Docker datacenter is implemented in the banking sector as it provides benefits such as platform portability, higher security and smooth workflow of data, and efficient usage of infrastructure.
The BFSI sector has adopted the Docker platform due to the challenging environment of digital disruption, wherein the use of application containers enables improvements in software delivery capabilities.The report “Application Container Market” is available now at https://www.radiantinsights.com/research/application-container-market Further key findings from the report suggest:• The on-premise deployment segment is expected to exhibit a CAGR of around 25.0% over the forecast period• The large enterprises segment dominated the market by organization size in 2018, a trend that is expected to continue through 2025• By platform, the Docker segment was estimated at a value of over USD 700.0 million in 2018• On the basis of service, the monitoring and security segment is projected to account for over 30.0% of the overall market revenue by 2025, which can be credited to the containers' ability to prevent system breakdown by proactively identifying errors• North America accounted for the largest revenue share in 2018 and is projected to remain the dominant region over the forecast period, which is primarily attributed to high degree implementation of cloud technologies by vendors in the region• Prominent players in the application container market include Amazon Web Services, Inc.; Cisco Systems, Inc.; Google, Inc.; International Business Machines Corporation (IBM); and Red Hat, Inc.About Radiant Insights, IncRadiant Insights is a market research and consulting company offering syndicated research studies, customized reports, and consulting services.
