Budget-Management-Backend-API

NGINX Docker Setup

This directory contains all necessary files to set up an NGINX server using Docker for the Budget Management App. It includes a Dockerfile to build an NGINX image, a docker-compose.yml file to orchestrate the Docker container setup, and a configuration file (nginx.conf) to define NGINX’s server behavior.

Directory Structure

docker-compose.yml: Defines services, networks, and volumes for the Docker setup. This file configures the NGINX service and can be used to start the container with docker-compose.
Dockerfile: Contains the instructions to build a Docker image for NGINX, applying any specific configurations or customizations required.
nginx.conf: The NGINX configuration file. This file is used to specify the server configuration, such as listening ports, server names, proxy settings, and location rules.
start_nginx.sh: A shell script to start the NGINX server. This script can be used as an entry point or utility to start the service within the container or on the host system.

Prerequisites

Docker: Make sure Docker is installed on your machine. Get Docker here.
Docker Compose: This setup requires Docker Compose. Install it if you haven’t done so already. Get Docker Compose here.

Setup and Usage

Build the Docker Image (optional, if docker-compose is configured to build automatically):
```
docker build -t custom-nginx .
```
Run the NGINX Server using Docker Compose:
```
docker-compose up -d
```
This command will start the NGINX server in detached mode. The docker-compose.yml file will handle the setup, including any volume mappings, port configurations, and network settings.
Access the NGINX Server:

By default, NGINX should be accessible at http://localhost:80 (or the port specified in nginx.conf).
Adjust nginx.conf if you need custom settings for server name, proxying, or different ports.

Stop the NGINX Server:
```
docker-compose down
```
This command will stop and remove the NGINX container(s).

Configuration

nginx.conf: Modify this file to customize NGINX behavior. Some common changes include:
- Updating the listening port.
- Adding server names or aliases.
- Configuring reverse proxy settings.
start_nginx.sh: This script can be used to start the NGINX server if it’s not started by Docker Compose automatically or if you’re running NGINX on a host machine.

Troubleshooting

View Logs: To see logs for the NGINX container, use:
```
docker-compose logs -f
```
Rebuild the Image: If you change the Dockerfile, rebuild the image with:
```
docker-compose up -d --build
```

Additional Information

Ports: Make sure the ports defined in docker-compose.yml or nginx.conf do not conflict with other services on your host machine.
Volumes: Ensure any volumes mounted for nginx.conf or other assets are correctly specified in docker-compose.yml.

For more information about the project, refer to the main README.md file. Thanks for checking out this NGINX Docker setup!

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