geoguruafrica/devdocker repository overview

⁠GeoServer DevDocker Environment

A complete containerized development environment for contributing to the GeoServer ecosystem with minimal setup. Start coding in minutes with pre-configured build tools, IDE connectivity, and live debugging.

⁠Features

• Pre-configured Build Tools: JDK 21, Maven 3.8+, Git, and Tomcat 11 - supports GeoServer 3 and earlier versions
• IDE Integration: Connect via SSH from VS Code, IntelliJ IDEA, or Kiro IDE
• Remote Debugging: JDWP support with hot code replacement
• Intelligent Caching: Persistent Maven repository for offline development
• Auto-Restart: Automatic GeoServer reload on code changes
• Multi-Project Support: Optional GeoTools and GeoWebCache integration
• Production Parity: Follows official OSGeo Docker image structure

⁠Quick Start

# Pull the image
docker pull geoguruafrica/devdocker:latest

# Start the environment
docker-compose up -d

# Connect your IDE via SSH on port 2222

# Clone your GeoServer fork
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/geoserver.git

⁠What's Included

• Ports: SSH (2222), JDWP Debug (5005), GeoServer (8080)
• Volumes: Source code mounts, persistent Maven cache, data directory
• Scripts: Build orchestration, GeoServer management, and development utilities

⁠Who's It For?

Perfect for individual developers, classroom training, and GeoServer mentorship programs. See https://geoguru.africa/mentorship/⁠

⁠Documentation & Source

Full documentation and docker-compose configuration: https://github.com/geoguru-africa/DevDocker⁠

⁠Support

For issues, questions, or contributions, visit the GitHub repository or join the GeoServer community channels.