Prerequisites

Ensure that Docker is installed and running on your machine. Make sure you have Go installed and configured properly.

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Begin by cloning the docker/go-events repository from GitHub. Run the following command in your terminal:

git clone https://github.com/docker/go-events.git

Change into the cloned directory:

cd go-events

Step 2: Build the Project

Once you are in the project directory, you can build the project using Go modules. Execute the following command to fetch the necessary dependencies and build the binaries:

go build ./...

This command compiles the code and generates the executable binaries in the current directory.

Step 3: Create Docker Image

With the Go binaries built, you can now create a Docker image. Ensure you have the Dockerfile available in the project directory. If the Dockerfile is properly set up, you can build the Docker image with the following command:

docker build -t go-events:latest .

This command builds a new Docker image named go-events with the tag latest.

Step 4: Run the Docker Container

After successfully building the Docker image, you can run the container. Use the following command to start it:

docker run -d --name go-events-container go-events:latest

The -d flag runs the container in detached mode, allowing it to run in the background.

Step 5: Verify the Container

To ensure that your container is running successfully, list all running containers with:

docker ps

You should see go-events-container listed. If it is not running, you can check the logs for errors using:

docker logs go-events-container

Step 6: Accessing the Service

If your service exposes any ports, you can access it using localhost and the specified port. Ensure you map the ports correctly in your Dockerfile or when running the container.

For example, if your service listens on port 8080, you can access it by navigating to:

http://localhost:8080

Conclusion

This series of steps provides a clear pathway for expert developers to build and start the docker/go-events project effectively. Verify that your project directory contains the appropriate files and configurations to ensure a smooth experience.

Source: Original project documentation.