E-Commerce Web Application

Overview

This project serves as a practical exercise to test your DevOps skills. It involves working with a sample e-commerce web application that allows users to browse and purchase kids' beds. Your task is to apply DevOps practices to containerize the application, set up CI/CD pipelines, and ensure proper validation and testing.

Project Tasks

1. Fork the Repository

   • Begin by forking this repository to your own GitHub account.

2. Create a Separate Branch

   • Create a new branch named devops-branch in your forked repository. This branch will be used for all your DevOps-related tasks.

3. Containerize the Application

   • Write a Dockerfile to containerize the e-commerce web application. Ensure that the Dockerfile is properly configured to build an image for the application. Apply best practices in Dockerfile creation, such as:
     • Minimizing the number of layers
     • Using a small base image
     • Caching dependencies effectively
     • Cleaning up unnecessary files to reduce the image size

4. Deploy Using CI/CD Pipeline

   • Use the Dockerfile to deploy the application by setting up a CI/CD pipeline. This pipeline should be configured to run only for the devops-branch, not for the master branch.

5. Set Up Docker Compose

   • Create a docker-compose.yml file to deploy the application using Docker Compose. Although PostgreSQL is not used in this application, ensure that the Docker Compose setup is properly configured for the application container.

6. Validation and Testing

   • Add necessary validation and testing to confirm that the application runs correctly on a specific port. Ensure that all functionalities are working as expected and the deployment is stable.