Create the Dockerfile

Create the dockerfile by using the below command. It creates the dockerfile, and we need to add the instructions to the dockerfile.

touch Dockerfile

Creating a Docker Image with Git Installed

Version control is one of the most important aspects of any software development project and when we talk about version control, there is no better tool than Git. The majority of the developers depend upon Git to manage and share their project components among the team members. 

Even if you are running your project on Docker, you can still access your git account inside Docker Containers. All you need to do is just install Git inside your Docker Container. In this article, we will discuss exactly the same. We will create an Ubuntu Image, install Git inside it, create a Container associated with the Image, and verify whether Git has been installed or not.

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What is Git?

Git is a distributed version control system (DVCS) that allows developers to track changes in their codebase, collaborate with others, and manage different versions of their projects efficiently. For more detail view about the git refer this link....

What is Docker Image?

Docker images are built using the Dockerfile which consists of a set of instructions that are required to containerize an application. The docker image includes the following to run a piece of software. A docker image is a platform-independent image that can be built in the Windows environment and it can be pushed to the docker hub and pulled by others with different OS environments like Linux. For more detail view about the docker image refer this link....

Create the Dockerfile

Create the dockerfile by using the below command. It creates the dockerfile, and we need to add the instructions to the dockerfile....

Select a Base Image

Select the base image based on your requirements. Here we have selected Ubuntu as the base image for the latest version....

Install Git

First we need to update the package manager because the images are light weight. Next we need to add the git install command with out manual approve....

Contents of the Dockerfile

Here are the contents in the dockerfile for installation of the git using the dockerfile. Based on your base image and requirements you can change the contents on the dockerfile....

Build the Docker Image

After creating the Dockerfile, we can build the Docker Image using the Docker build command....

Checking Docker Images

To verify whether the image has been built or not, you can list all the Images....

Run the Docker Container

After you have built the Image, you can run the Container associated with the Image, using the Docker Run command....

Verifying the Installation

After you have the bash opened up, you can verify whether Git has been installed or not by checking the version of Git....

Try to Use Git on the Docker

Here we have tried few commands on inside the docker container refer the below image for your reference....

Conclusion

we discussed the integration of Git within Docker containers to facilitate version control in software development projects. By creating an Ubuntu image with Git installed, building the Docker image, and running a container, developers can seamlessly manage their projects. This streamlined process ensures accessibility to Git functionalities within Docker environments, enhancing collaboration and code management....

Docker Image with Git Installed – FAQs

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