Like the other guy said, it’s not necessary. But docker makes it much easier to deploy. There’s instructions to set it up without docker as well.
ancoraunamoka@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 weeks ago
So why would this need docker at all?
SinTan1729@programming.dev 4 weeks ago
pogmommy@lemmy.ml 4 weeks ago
I find dockerization tends to make things waaaay easier to bring up/take down with simple yet consistent configuration schemes. I distribute all my self hosted stuff across a small cluster of machines- if I want to move a service from one to another it’s as easy as moving the config folder and the docker-compose. Don’t need to have startup scripts, or remembering installation steps after a fresh install, or worry about python/package versions. Plus it helps keep track of what services are set up, soni don’t have to worry about leaving anything unused but still installed and running. And updating is as easy as pulling the images and recreating the containers.
danhab99@programming.dev 4 weeks ago
Makes it easier to distribute and set up