The Complete Practical Docker Guide - Running Both Frontend and API Containers in Background

This tutorial demonstrates how to run Docker containers in detached mode, allowing them to operate in the background while other tasks are performed. It covers stopping and restarting containers, viewing logs, and introduces Docker Compose for managing multiple services with a single command. The tutorial emphasizes the ease of running both frontend and API services using Docker, highlighting the efficiency and simplicity of container management.

What key combination is used to stop a running Docker container?

• Shift + C

• Alt + F4

• Control + Z

• Control + C

Which option is used to run Docker containers in detached mode?

• --background

• --detach

• -b

• -d

What is the significance of running Docker containers from any directory?

• It allows for easier file management.

• It enables running multiple containers simultaneously.

• It improves container performance.

• It provides flexibility in container management.

What should you do if the web page does not load immediately after starting the front-end service?

• Check the network connection.

• Re-run the Docker command.

• Restart the Docker container.

• Wait for the React build to complete.

How can you stop a specific Docker container by name?

• Use the command 'docker terminate '

• Use the command 'docker stop '

• Use the command 'docker end '

• Use the command 'docker halt '

What command is used to view logs of a specific Docker container?

• docker display-logs

• docker view-logs

• docker show-logs

• docker logs

What is the next step after creating Docker files for front-end and API applications?

• Configuring network settings

• Setting up Docker Compose

• Installing additional software

• Setting up a new server