README.md

CS3219 OTOT Task A1

CS3219 OTOT Task A1 is split into 3 parts. Read up on reverse proxy here.

First, clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/CS3219-AY2223S1/OTOT-A1.git
cd cs3219_otot_taska1

A1.1 - Dockerize node app in app folder

In the app/index.html file, search for "TODO" and fill in the blanks.

Follow these guide to Dockerize the sample node app.

• https://nodejs.org/en/docs/guides/nodejs-docker-webapp/

Extra: Learning how to render HTML file using express.js

• https://expressjs.com/en/starter/hello-world.html
• https://codeforgeek.com/render-html-file-expressjs/

A1.2 - Dockerize NGINX reverse proxy in nginx-sample folder

In the nginx-sample/index.html file, search for "TODO" and fill in the blanks.

Follow these guide to dockerise the sample NGINX reverse proxy to serve the static HTML in nginx/index.html.

• https://docs.nginx.com/nginx/admin-guide/web-server/serving-static-content/
• https://docs.nginx.com/nginx/admin-guide/web-server/reverse-proxy/
• https://www.nginx.com/blog/deploying-nginx-nginx-plus-docker/

A1.3 - Use NGINX to serve the node app using docker-compose

Create a new NGINX conf file and Dockerfile in nginx folder. Run the application stack in app and nginx using docker-compose.

Follow this guide to use NGINX to act as a reverse proxy such that when a browser makes a HTTP request, the request first goes to the reverse proxy and then sends the request to the appropriate web server. Your final task, you have to server the node app in app folder. Use a separate config file from A1.2.

• https://ashwin9798.medium.com/nginx-with-docker-and-node-js-a-beginners-guide-434fe1216b6b