Streamline Your Ruby on Rails Development with Docker

March 12, 2025

Are you looking for a quick and efficient way to set up a complete Ruby on Rails development environment? With Docker, you can have a fully functional Rails stack—including PostgreSQL and all necessary configurations—up and running in just a few commands!

For those interested in exploring how to Dockerize a Ruby on Rails application, I’ve shared the code in this GitHub repository:

View Repository

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Why Use Docker for Rails Development?

Setting up a Rails environment can sometimes be cumbersome, with dependency issues and system conflicts slowing you down. Docker simplifies this process by creating a containerized environment where everything is pre-configured and isolated. That means:

• No more dependency conflicts.
• Easy onboarding for new developers.
• Consistent development and production environments.

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Get Started in Just a Few Commands

With this setup, you can have Rails, PostgreSQL, and all necessary connections running effortlessly:

git clone git clone [e-mail]:ggerman/ruby_on_rails_dockerized.git
cd repository-name
./bin/start.sh up 

This script will:

• Build the necessary Docker containers.
• Set up PostgreSQL and MailCatcher.
• Install dependencies (bundle install, yarn install).
• Set up the database (db:create, db:migrate).

Once this is complete, you’re ready to start coding!

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Features of This Setup

• Pre-configured PostgreSQL Database : No need to install and configure manually.
• MailCatcher for Email Testing : Easily capture and preview emails sent from your app.
• Seamless Development Experience : Access the Rails console, database, and test suite within the container.

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Running Tests

To ensure everything is working correctly, run your test suite with a single command:

./bin/test.sh 

For individual tests:

./bin/test.sh spec/model/post_spec.rb:22 

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Keeping Your Environment Updated

If you make changes to your Docker setup, simply rebuild the environment:

./bin/start.sh build 

Contribute and Improve

This project welcomes contributions! If you’d like to improve or extend this environment:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/your-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -am ‘Add some feature’
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/your-feature
5. Open a pull request.

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Final Thoughts

Using Docker for Rails development removes a lot of the common headaches, allowing you to focus on what really matters—building great applications. Give it a try, and let me know your thoughts!