elixir-on-docker
A Docker-based template for quickly developing clustered Elixir applications with cloud-native defaults.
What is elixir-on-docker?
Elixir on Docker is a project template that provides a Docker-based environment for quickly developing clustered Elixir applications optimized for cloud deployment. It includes pre-configured services, automatic clustering, and tools for monitoring and testing, reducing the initial setup time for cloud-native projects.
Elixir developers building scalable, clustered applications for cloud environments who want a streamlined, opinionated starting point with built-in best practices.
Developers choose Elixir on Docker for its sensible defaults, integrated tooling (like Ace for HTTP/2 and Wobserver for monitoring), and focus on automation, which accelerates development and deployment of production-ready Elixir applications.
Overview
Quickly get started developing clustered Elixir applications for cloud environments.
Use Cases
Best For
- Rapid prototyping of clustered Elixir applications for the cloud
- Developing microservices with built-in HTTP/2 support and monitoring
- Teams adopting Docker-based development workflows for Elixir projects
- Projects requiring automatic clustering and cloud-native deployment setups
- Building applications with integrated documentation-driven development
- Setting up a development environment with code reloading and integration testing
Not Ideal For
- Teams targeting cloud providers other than Docker Cloud, as automatic clustering is primarily configured for that environment
- Projects requiring a non-containerized or minimal setup without Docker dependencies
- Developers who prefer to select their own web server or monitoring tools instead of using the included Ace and Wobserver
Pros & Cons
Pros
Provides pre-configured Docker services and automatic clustering for Docker Cloud, reducing initial infrastructure overhead as highlighted in the README's emphasis on sensible defaults.
Includes ExSync for automatic code reloading in development and Wobserver for web-based monitoring, enhancing productivity and observability out of the box.
Uses the Ace web server for high-performance, secure HTTP/2 content delivery, as specified in the README for production-ready applications.
Supports Raxx.ApiBlueprint for API documentation, promoting best practices in API design and maintenance within the template.
Cons
The README states automatic clustering is set up for Docker Cloud with other environments 'coming soon', which may restrict deployment options and require manual adjustments.
Requires Docker and docker-compose installation, adding complexity for teams not standardized on these tools or preferring lighter development environments.
Locks in specific tools like Ace and Wobserver, which might not align with all projects' needs or existing technology stacks, reducing flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
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