Question 1

How do I add a new gem to this Docker Rails setup?

Accepted Answer

Add the gem to your Gemfile, then run './bin/docker/bundle' to update dependencies within the Docker container. This ensures the containerized environment reflects changes without manual intervention.

Question 2

Can I use Minitest instead of RSpec with this template?

Accepted Answer

The template is preconfigured for RSpec, so switching to Minitest would require removing RSpec dependencies, updating test configurations, and potentially modifying the GitHub Actions workflow, which adds complexity.

Question 3

Is this template only for Heroku deployment?

Accepted Answer

While it includes Heroku-ready configurations, you can adapt it for other platforms like AWS ECS or Kubernetes, but you'll need to write custom deployment scripts and Docker configurations beyond what's provided.

Question 4

How does Docker-Rails-Template compare to setting up Docker with Rails manually?

Accepted Answer

This template saves hours by bundling Docker, testing, and linting setups, but offers less control than a manual setup where you can tailor every aspect to specific needs.

Question 5

How do I run a custom rake task in this setup?

Accepted Answer

Use './bin/docker/bundle exec rake your_task' to execute rake tasks within the Docker container, ensuring dependencies and environment are consistent with the app's configuration.

Question 6

Does this support hot-reloading for development?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify, but in a standard Rails Docker setup, you might need to adjust volume mounts in docker-compose.yml to enable live code reloading, as it's not preconfigured.

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