Overview

The Next.js + Docker Production Kit is a comprehensive starter kit designed for developers looking to build and manage production-ready applications using Next.js and Docker Compose. This kit offers a well-structured environment, combining various technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Postgres, and Nginx, ensuring a smooth development and deployment experience. After five years of refinement, it encapsulates best practices that streamline application development and foster collaboration among teams using macOS, Windows, and Linux.

With this kit, creating a reproducible environment becomes simple and efficient. Whether you’re working on a single Next.js app or multiple applications and databases, the setup encourages an organized workflow. The kit stands out not just for its ease of use, but also for its capability to evolve, inviting developers to contribute and improve the overall experience.

Features

• Reproducible Environment: 100% reproducible setups across macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing a consistent experience for all team members.
• Multi-App Support: Easy to develop, test, and run multiple Next.js applications alongside databases and other services using Docker Compose.
• SSL Pre-Configured: Comes with SSL support built-in for secure HTTPS connections in local development, enhancing the application’s security from the start.
• Auto-Formatting: Automatically format your JavaScript and TypeScript code with ESLint and Prettier, leading to cleaner and more maintainable code.
• Production-Ready Builds: Leverage Docker Multi-stage Builds for smaller production images—up to 85% reduction in size—while maintaining efficiency and clarity for developers.
• Quick Deployment: Spin up a One-Click Docker app in about a minute, simplifying the deployment process on platforms like Digital Ocean and Vultr.
• Extensible Configuration: Easily extend the Docker Compose file with any technology, utilizing a vast library of Docker images to suit your needs.