Flask Docker Production Deployment

Overview

This project demonstrates containerization and production-oriented deployment of a Flask application using Docker and Gunicorn. The focus is on creating a lightweight, reproducible, and scalable backend service.

Tech Stack

• Python (Flask)
• Docker
• Gunicorn
• Linux

Key Capabilities

• Containerized application using Docker
• Production-ready WSGI server (Gunicorn)
• Isolated and reproducible runtime environment
• Port-based service exposure

Project Structure

app/
Dockerfile
requirements.txt

Build and Run

Clone Repository

git clone <repo-url>
cd flask-docker-production-deployment

Build Image

docker build -t flask-app .

Run Container

docker run -p 5000:5000 flask-app

Output

• Application accessible at: http://localhost:5000
• Add runtime screenshots here

Learning Outcomes

• Containerization of backend services
• Production deployment using Gunicorn
• Docker image lifecycle management

Possible Enhancements

• Add CI/CD pipeline for automated builds
• Deploy on Kubernetes or cloud container services
• Integrate logging and monitoring