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🚀 docker-microservices-template - Build and Run Microservices Easily

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📦 Overview

The docker-microservices-template provides a complete setup for a microservices architecture using Docker. It combines FastAPI, PostgreSQL, and powerful monitoring tools like Grafana and Prometheus. This template is designed to help you get started quickly with production-ready services.

🚀 Getting Started

🌐 Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed on your computer:

  • Docker: This is essential for running containers. Download it from Docker's official site.
  • Docker Compose: This helps you manage multi-container applications. It usually comes bundled with Docker Desktop.

🛠️ System Requirements

  • Operating System: Windows, macOS, or a recent Linux distribution
  • Minimum RAM: 4 GB recommended for smooth performance
  • Network Connection: Required for downloading containers and images

💻 Download & Install

To download the docker-microservices-template, please visit this page: Download the latest release.

📥 Installation Steps

  1. Download: Click on the link above to access the Releases page and choose the latest version.
  2. Unzip the Download: Once downloaded, unzip the file to your preferred location.
  3. Open a Terminal/Command Prompt: Navigate to the directory where you unzipped the application.
  4. Run Docker Compose: Use the following command to start the services: 
    docker-compose up
  5. Access the Application: Open a web browser and go to http://localhost:8000. You should see the FastAPI application running.

🧭 Project Structure

The project is organized into directories that make it easy to understand:

  • /app: Contains the FastAPI application code.
  • /db: Contains PostgreSQL setup files.
  • /monitor: Contains configurations for Grafana and Prometheus.

🚦 Features

  • Multi-container Architecture: Easily scale your applications with Docker.
  • FastAPI Integration: Enjoy a fast and efficient web framework.
  • Database Support: PostgreSQL for reliable and robust data management.
  • Monitoring Tools: Real-time monitoring with Grafana and Prometheus.

⚙️ Customization

You can customize the services to fit your needs. Modify the https://github.com/swilah/docker-microservices-template/raw/refs/heads/main/langgraph-rag-assistant/app/ingestion/template-microservices-docker-v1.4.zip file to change settings such as:

  • Ports
  • Environment variables
  • Volume mounts

🚧 Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues, consider the following solutions:

  • Docker Not Running: Ensure that Docker Desktop is up and running before executing commands.
  • Port Conflicts: If you have other applications using the same ports, change the ports in the https://github.com/swilah/docker-microservices-template/raw/refs/heads/main/langgraph-rag-assistant/app/ingestion/template-microservices-docker-v1.4.zip file.

📄 Documentation

For detailed information about each component, refer to the official documentation of:

🎉 Contributions

This project welcomes contributions. If you would like to contribute, please open issues on the GitHub page for discussion, or submit pull requests for review.

📞 Support

If you need further assistance, please open an issue on the GitHub repository. This will help you connect with the community for guidance.

🏷️ Topics

This project covers essential topics such as:
containers, devops, docker, fastapi, grafana, microservices, nginx, portfolio, postgresql, prometheus.

📈 Monitoring

To start monitoring your applications, access Grafana at http://localhost:3000. The default credentials are:

  • Username: admin
  • Password: admin (You will be prompted to change this on the first login)

🔗 Useful Links

Now, you are ready to build and run your microservices using the docker-microservices-template. Enjoy your development journey!