Question 1

How do I use FluentDocker with Podman instead of Docker?

Accepted Answer

Set the container engine explicitly with ContainerEngine.Podman.SetContainerEngine(). The API works identically, and FluentDocker auto-detects binary name differences, making it a drop-in replacement for Docker in .NET code.

Question 2

FluentDocker vs Docker.DotNet – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

FluentDocker offers a higher-level fluent API ideal for integration testing and management, while Docker.DotNet is a lower-level client. Choose FluentDocker for ease of use in .NET apps with built-in utilities, and Docker.DotNet for more granular control over Docker API calls.

Question 3

How to wait for a container to be ready in FluentDocker?

Accepted Answer

Use methods like WaitForPort or WaitForProcess in the fluent API. For example, .WaitForPort("5432/tcp", 30000) waits for a PostgreSQL container's port to open within 30 seconds, ensuring readiness before proceeding.

Question 4

Can FluentDocker run docker-compose files programmatically?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it supports docker-compose via the UseCompose() method. You can load compose files, manage services, and wait for conditions like HTTP responses, as shown in the WordPress compose example in the README.

Question 5

Is sudo required for FluentDocker on Linux?

Accepted Answer

By default, it expects no sudo, but you can configure it with SudoMechanism for password or no-password sudo. Podman often doesn't require sudo due to rootless design, but Docker might need setup adjustments.

Question 6

How to copy files to a container using FluentDocker?

Accepted Answer

Use methods like CopyTo or CopyOnStart. For instance, .CopyTo("/bin", hostPath) copies files from the host to the container after it's started, and the README provides examples with file system operations.

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