feat: add Docker development environment for frontend

Create containerized development setup for safe and consistent frontend development:

Docker Configuration:
- docker-compose.yml: Root-level orchestration with frontend service
- frontend/Dockerfile.dev: Node.js 20 Alpine optimized for dev
- Volume mounts for Hot Module Replacement (HMR)
- Named volume for node_modules to avoid conflicts
- Health check to verify service availability
- Environment variables for file watching (CHOKIDAR_USEPOLLING)

Vite Configuration Update:
- vite.config.ts: Add server config for Docker compatibility
- host: '0.0.0.0' to accept external connections
- usePolling: true for file watching in container
- port: 5173 explicitly configured

Documentation:
- README.md: Add Docker development procedure section
- Document docker compose up -d workflow
- Explain HMR and hot-reload capabilities
- List advantages of Docker-based development

Usage:
  docker compose up -d        # Start development server
  docker compose logs -f      # View logs
  docker compose down         # Stop container

Access: http://localhost:5173

Safety First:
- Isolated environment prevents system conflicts
- Reproducible setup across different machines
- No host Node.js installation required
- Easy team onboarding

Refs: Docker best practices for Node.js development
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Luca Sacchi Ricciardi
2026-04-03 14:47:36 +02:00
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# Docker Compose - LogWhisperer AI Development Environment
# Usage: docker compose up -d
# Access: http://localhost:5173
services:
frontend:
build:
context: ./frontend
dockerfile: Dockerfile.dev
container_name: logwhisperer-frontend-dev
ports:
- "5173:5173"
volumes:
# Mount source code for Hot Module Replacement (HMR)
- ./frontend:/app
# Use named volume for node_modules to avoid conflicts with host
- node_modules:/app/node_modules
environment:
- NODE_ENV=development
- CHOKIDAR_USEPOLLING=true
# Ensure container restarts on failure
restart: unless-stopped
# Health check to verify the service is running
healthcheck:
test: ["CMD", "wget", "-q", "--spider", "http://localhost:5173"]
interval: 30s
timeout: 10s
retries: 3
start_period: 40s
volumes:
node_modules:
driver: local