Easy run your html with docker and Nginx

If you’ve ever needed to quickly run a built or a static html (js and css) site.

In my case it helps to preview and test locally Go Hugo built sites, react built content or preview any site I’m given.

A tool like Browser sync would work perfectly, and gives lots of tools. But a more “real” scenario would be using a true server like Nginx.

First you need to have Docker installed and the the Nginx image.

Then you only need to run this command.

docker run --name my-site-web-nginx -v /home/myUser/my_page/public:/usr/share/nginx/html:ro -p 80:80 -d nginx

Notes:

  • /home/myUser/my_page/public is your local folder

  • You can access it on port 80 or just http://localhost.

  • Remember to refresh the browser page manually if you made any change.