Run the Docker Container

After building the image, run the Docker container with the following command:

docker run <image-name>

Output

Also you can see Running Container using Docker Desktop application,

You should see the outputHello, Geeks!” indicating that your Scala application is running inside a Docker container.

Running a Scala Application using Docker

Docker has revolutionized the way applications are developed, deployed, and scaled. In this article, we will delve into Scala, a powerful programming language, and explore how to run a Scala application using Docker. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced developer, this step-by-step guide will help you understand the process easily.

Scala is widely used in industry, particularly in environments where the benefits of both object-oriented and functional programming are appreciated. It’s commonly used in big data processing frameworks like Apache Spark and has a strong presence in the web development community.

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