Next.js with Docker, Standalone, and Custom Server
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Purpose
I frequently use Next.js projects in a Docker environment. Additionally, I often use both Standalone mode and a Custom Server. If you don't fully understand the purpose and operation of these modes, Dockerizing a Next.js application can be challenging. This article serves as a structured guide for that.
Intro
This article presents four different Dockerizing examples. I have also prepared a GitHub repository with these examples. Feel free to explore them if you want to experiment further.
| Case | Description | Standalone | Custom Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Next.js build and run | ❌ | ❌ |
| 2 | Running in standalone mode | ✅ | ❌ |
| 3 | Using a custom server | ❌ | ✅ |
| 4 | Standalone + Custom Server | ✅ | ✅ |