temporalio / temporalio/temporal

Feature: implement docker healthcheck

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
Currently docker will assume the container is ready once it is running, while the temporal engine is still warming up, leading to all sorts of problems.

Describe the solution you'd like
Implement the HEALTHCHECK directive in your Dockerfile(s).

Describe alternatives you've considered
Restarting clients.

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Research direction

Inspect the repository's Dockerfile(s) and the container startup behavior to understand when the Temporal engine is ready. Run the container and verify that the Docker HEALTHCHECK reports the appropriate readiness state during startup and after the engine is ready.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker
Domain
devops
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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