Cannot get to the getGreeting.JS file on 'Develop with Containers' Guide

[JHBlack]

Is this a docs issue?

• [X] My issue is about the documentation content or website

Type of issue

Information is incorrect

Description

The backend/src/routes/getGreeting.js cannot be found in the backend container of this project. Could there be a more detailed description on how to find that file? The src directory could not be found using the file patch instructions.

Location

https://docs.docker.com/guides/getting-started/develop-with-containers/

Suggestion

Is there a different filepath to get to the getGreeting.js file?

[JHBlack]

I found that the file path on my machine to be on the backend container usr/local/app/src/routes/getGreeting.js. May I create a pull request for this change?

[dvdksn]

Hello, thank you for creating this issue.

I can see why this might be confusing. The reference in the instruction (backend/src/routes/getGreeting.js) assumes that the reader knows that it's the path relative to the root of the project directory on the host filesystem.

We need to clarify that:

• The source code files are shared (bind-mounted) between the host and the container.
• The reader is expected to edit the files on the host system, and see those changes propagated through to the container.

If you feel like it, you are more than welcome to raise a PR with these changes @JHBlack. If you do, I'll help you review it.

[JHBlack]

Thanks will do. Should I @ you when i create the PR?

[dvdksn]

Please do!

[JHBlack]

Hey dvdksn,

I can't seem to get the docker compose watch file to work on my branch to do local development. Do you know what I can do to fix it? I get the "configuration file provided: not found"

[JHBlack]

Hey got further along, but I'm still stuck on trying to run the local development Docker container. Any chance we could discuss more on Discord?