Application Dockerization RuleBook

Core Principles

• Analysis First: Thoroughly examine application before starting work
• User Collaboration: Involve users in decisions, avoid assumptions, confirm critical choices
• Documentation: Record all configurations, generated values, and requirements
• Efficiency: Use available tools and information before requesting input
• Error Analysis: Identify root causes before retrying failed operations

Mandatory 9-Phase Workflow

1. Application Analysis

• Examine directory structure and key files
• Identify programming language, framework, and dependencies
• Document external services (databases, cache, message queues)
• Create file/purpose mapping table
• Accumulate findings progressively