2. Use Docker for deployment

Date: 2025-09-27

Status

Proposed

Context

The deployment process for our application currently relies on manual setup and configuration, which leads to inconsistencies across environments and increases the risk of deployment errors. We need a reliable, repeatable, and scalable way to package and deploy our application.

Decision

We will use Docker to containerize our application and manage deployments. Docker provides a standardized environment that encapsulates all dependencies, configuration, and runtime requirements. This approach simplifies deployment, enables easier scaling, and improves consistency between development, staging, and production environments.

Consequences

Positive

• Consistent environments across development, testing, and production.
• Simplified dependency management and configuration.
• Easier onboarding for new developers.
• Streamlined CI/CD pipeline integration.
• Improved scalability and portability.

Negative

• Additional learning curve for team members unfamiliar with Docker.
• Increased complexity in managing container orchestration (e.g., Docker Compose, Kubernetes).
• Potential overhead in building and maintaining Docker images.

Neutral

• Existing deployment scripts may need to be adapted but can be integrated into Docker workflows.
• Monitoring and logging solutions may require updates to work with containers.