Write a Dockerfile for a Model API
Containerize the FastAPI service step by step.
Why a Dockerfile
Your model API runs on your laptop but breaks elsewhere. A Dockerfile is a recipe that builds the exact same environment everywhere.
Pick a Base Image
Every Dockerfile starts FROM a base image. A slim Python image gives you the interpreter without a bloated operating system.
FROM python:3.11-slimAll lessons in this course
- Write a Dockerfile for a Model API
- Slim Images with Multi-Stage Builds
- Pass Config via Environment Variables
- Run and Test the Container Locally