#Visual studio code node js variables install#

Note how the Docker extension lists all available Dockerfile instructions and describes the syntax. Use ENV instruction to add an environment variable to the service container image. To see this feature in action, add an environment variable to your service image by following these steps: The Docker extension helps you author Dockerfiles by using IntelliSense to provide auto-completions and contextual help. vscode/launch.json for debugging the service within the container. vscode/tasks.json for building and running the container (in both debug- and release-configurations) and a launch debug configuration in. Finally, the extension will create a set of VS Code tasks in. If you elected to include Docker Compose files, docker-compose.yml and will be generated as well.

Compose is typically used when running multiple containers at once. Select either Yes or No when prompted to include Docker Compose files. Select Node.js when prompted for the application platform.Įnter 3000 when prompted for the application port. Open the Command Palette ( ⇧⌘P (Windows, Linux Ctrl+Shift+P)) and use Docker: Add Docker Files to Workspace.

#Visual studio code node js variables install#

Open a development command prompt in the project folder and create the project: npx express-generator npm install

Both Docker and the VS Code Docker extension must be installed as described in the overview.

Debug the service running within a container.

Build, run, and verify the functionality of the service.

Create a Dockerfile file for an Express Node.js service container.

Configure IntelliSense for cross-compiling.