Containerize Next.js Application with PostgreSQL

[santthosh]

Description

We need to containerize our Next.js application, which uses a PostgreSQL database, to improve deployment processes and environment consistency. The application is currently hosted on Vercel.

Requirements

1. Dockerization:

   • Develop a Dockerfile for the Next.js application.
   • Use an official PostgreSQL image for the database.
   • Ensure containers can communicate effectively.

2. Environment Configuration:

   • Set up necessary environment variables for development and deployment.
   • Manage secrets securely.

3. Local Development:

   • Provide a docker-compose.yml to facilitate local development with Docker.

4. Deployment:

   • Draft guidelines for deploying the containers to a cloud platform.
   • Suggest a simple CI/CD approach for building and deploying Docker images.

5. Documentation:

   • Update the project documentation to include Docker setup and usage instructions.

Objective

• Enable scalable and flexible deployments using Docker.
• Simplify the setup process for new developers.

Please provide feedback or additional considerations for this initiative.