Try Out Development Containers: Node.js

This is a sample project to go along with the "try" quick start for the VS Code Remote - Containers extension.

If you aren't already following the quick start, see here.

Things to try

One you have this sample opened in a container, you'll be able to work with it like you would locally.

Some things to try:

Use a Terminal to install needed dependencies:
1. Press ctrl+shift+` to open a terminal window
2. Type yarn install
3. The command will run even if you don't have yarn installed locally!
Edit:
1. Open server.js
2. Try adding some code and check out the language features.
Build, Run, and Debug:
1. Open sever.js
2. Add a breakpoint.
3. Press F5 to launch the app in the container.
4. Once the breakpoint is hit, try hovering over variables, examining locals, and more.
5. Continue, then open a local browser and go to http://localhost:3000 and note you can connect to the server in the container.
Forward another port:
1. Stop debugging
2. Open sever.js
3. Change the server port to 5000. (const PORT = 5000;)
4. Press F5 to launch the app in the container.
5. Press F1 and run the Remote-Containers: Forward Port... command.
6. Select port 5000.
7. Click "Open Browser" in the notification that appears to access the web app on this new port.

Setting up the development container

Follow these steps to open this sample in a container:

If this is your first time using a development container, please follow the getting started steps to get set up.
If you're not yet in a development container:
1. Clone this repository.
2. Press F1 and select the Remote-Container: Open Folder in Container... command.
3. Select the cloned copy of this folder, wait for the container to start, and try things out!
[Windows] Disable automatic line ending conversion for Git on the Windows side (given Linux and Windows use different line endings). Run: git config --global core.autocrlf false
Follow the steps at https://aka.ms/vscode-remote/containers/getting-started.
Run yarn install
Launch the application, edit, and try things out!

Contributing

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This project has adopted the Microsoft Open Source Code of Conduct. For more information see the Code of Conduct FAQ or contact opencode@microsoft.com with any additional questions or comments.