Dockerized Python Microservice

🐳 Project Overview

This project demonstrates how to containerize a Python Flask web application using Docker. It encapsulates the application and its dependencies into a lightweight, portable image that can run on any server.

⚙️ Tech Stack

• Containerization: Docker
• Language: Python 3.9
• Framework: Flask

🔧 How It Works

1. Base Image: Uses python:3.9-slim for a minimal footprint.
2. Isolation: The app runs in an isolated environment, ensuring it works exactly the same on a developer's laptop as it does in production.
3. Networking: Exposes Port 5000 to allow external traffic to reach the API.

🚀 How to Run (Locally)

1. Build the Docker Image

docker build -t my-python-app .