Add Docker container to run Shiny app

[milanmlft]

Definition of Done / Acceptance Criteria

We have a reproducible Docker container that can be used to run the app.

Testing

• Add CI step to test if container can be built

Documentation

• Add instructions on how to build and run container to the README

Dependencies

No response

Details and Comments

See https://engineering-shiny.org/build-yourself-safety-net.html#a-reproducible-environment for some helpful tips and advice.

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SAF-643 Add Docker container to run Shiny app

Definition of Done / Acceptance Criteria

We have a reproducible Docker container that can be used to run the app.

Testing

• Add CI step to test if container can be built

Documentation

• Add instructions on how to build and run container to the README

Dependencies

No response

Details and Comments

See https://engineering-shiny.org/build-yourself-safety-net.html#a-reproducible-environment for some helpful tips and advice.

[milanmlft]

The way golem::add_dockerfile_with_renv() sets things up is by creating a deploy/ folder with the Dockerfile and a built copy of the package, which is used to install and run the package in the container.
💭 Could have an automated GitHub Actions workflow that triggers a new build of the package whenever we create a new release. So we have a production version of the package living in the deploy/ folder that only gets updated when creating a new release.