slimtoolkit / slim

What is Examples and Use Cases?

The Examples and Use Cases directory in the Slim repository provides a collection of practical examples demonstrating how to use Slim for optimizing container images for various programming languages and application types.

Why are Examples and Use Cases important?

The Examples and Use Cases directory is essential for several reasons:

  • Learning by doing: The examples provide a hands-on approach to learning Slim by showcasing how to configure and use it effectively.
  • Real-world scenarios: The use cases represent common application deployments, offering practical insights into optimizing images for specific scenarios.
  • Rapid prototyping: Developers can leverage the provided examples as starting points for building their own containerized applications, saving time and effort.
  • Community contribution: The examples encourage community involvement by providing a foundation for users to share their own optimizations and best practices.

Directory Structure

The Examples and Use Cases directory is structured as follows:

  • nodejs: Contains examples for Node.js applications, showcasing various optimization techniques.
  • python: Provides examples for Python applications, demonstrating Slim’s capabilities for Python-based deployments.
  • golang: Includes examples for Go applications, highlighting Slim’s suitability for Go-based containerization.
  • ruby: Features examples for Ruby applications, demonstrating how Slim can optimize Ruby-based deployments.
  • php: Contains examples for PHP applications, showcasing Slim’s features for PHP-based containerization.
  • java: Includes examples for Java applications, demonstrating how Slim can be used to optimize Java-based deployments.
  • rust: Provides examples for Rust applications, showcasing Slim’s capabilities for Rust-based deployments.
  • dotnet: Includes examples for .NET applications, demonstrating how Slim can be used to optimize .NET-based deployments.
  • static: Features examples for static web content, showcasing how Slim can optimize static content deployments.

Each subdirectory contains a Dockerfile that showcases Slim’s functionality for optimizing images for the respective programming language or application type.

Top-Level Directory Explanations

examples/ - This directory contains example projects that demonstrate how to use the Slim project. The k8s_nginx_cgr/ subdirectory may be an example of deploying Nginx with Container Resource Limits (cGroup) using Slim.