Consider this scenario: you want to test out some new AI model you’ve just read about on Medium.com, but you’ve noticed that the code requires a Linux or Mac operating system. How do you get past this?
Docker provides a practical solution and helps to streamline the process of running code across different environments. Now, let’s create our Docker Container, our indispensable magic box.
Below, I use Docker tailored for Windows.
Step 1: Install Docker
Before we start, we must ensure you have Docker installed on our computer. You can download it for free from Docker’s website.
Step 2: Create a Dockerfile
A Dockerfile is the recipe for our magic box. It tells Docker what to put inside. Creating a Dockerfile makes setting up the environments easy. Copy and paste the below into a notepad saving with the filename “Dockerfile” (including the quotes).