This is cool @marcduiker. Can we think about how these images get published? I think we'd want them to go to ghcr.io like tutorials/hello-kubernetes images so you can simply apply on kubernetes.

Also @marcduiker - C# has built in support to create dockerfiles and kubernetes files as an output of dotnet publish. any chance you could explore this? It will keep it cleaner and still accomplish the scenario, the C# way.

You can build and deploy a C# project for containers and Kubernetes without using a Dockerfile by leveraging the built-in container support in the .NET SDK. Here are a few methods to achieve this:

1. **Using `dotnet publish`**:
   - The `dotnet publish` command can be used to create a container image directly. This method simplifies the process by eliminating the need for a Dockerfile.
   - Example command:
     ```bash
     dotnet publish -c Release -o ./app --use-container
     ```
   - [This command builds your .NET application and packages it into a container image](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/docker/publish-as-container)².

2. **Using Build Scripts**:
   - You can create build scripts to automate the containerization process. These scripts can handle building, publishing, and packaging your application into a container.
   - Example build script (`build.sh`):
     ```bash
     #!/bin/bash
     # Build the .NET application
     dotnet build
     # Publish the application
     dotnet publish -c Release -o ./app
     # Build the Docker image
     docker build -t my-dotnet-app .
     ```
   - This script builds and publishes your .NET application, then packages it into a Docker image¹.

3. **Built-In Container Support in .NET 7**:
   - The .NET 7 SDK includes built-in support for creating Docker images without needing a Dockerfile. This feature simplifies the containerization process.
   - Example command:
     ```bash
     dotnet publish --os linux --arch x64 -c Release -p:PublishProfile=DefaultContainer
     ```
   - This command builds and publishes your .NET application as a container image³.

These methods allow you to containerize your C# project efficiently without the need for a Dockerfile. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/28/2024
([1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/docker/publish-as-container)) Containerize an app with dotnet publish - .NET | Microsoft Learn. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/docker/publish-as-container.
(2) How to deploy a .NET App as a container without a Dockerfile?. https://dev.to/bytehide/how-to-deploy-a-net-app-as-a-container-without-a-dockerfile-3jca.
(3) Built-In Container Support for .NET 7 - Dockerize .NET Applications .... https://codewithmukesh.com/blog/built-in-container-support-for-dotnet-7/.
(4) Look ma, no Dockerfile! - Publishing containers with the .NET SDK. https://blog.martincostello.com/look-ma-no-hands-publishing-containers-with-the-dotnet-sdk/.

Also @marcduiker - C# has built in support to create dockerfiles and kubernetes files as an output of dotnet publish. any chance you could explore this? It will keep it cleaner and still accomplish the scenario, the C# way.

You can build and deploy a C# project for containers and Kubernetes without using a Dockerfile by leveraging the built-in container support in the .NET SDK. Here are a few methods to achieve this:

1. **Using `dotnet publish`**:
   - The `dotnet publish` command can be used to create a container image directly. This method simplifies the process by eliminating the need for a Dockerfile.
   - Example command:
     ```bash
     dotnet publish -c Release -o ./app --use-container
     ```
   - [This command builds your .NET application and packages it into a container image](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/docker/publish-as-container)².

2. **Using Build Scripts**:
   - You can create build scripts to automate the containerization process. These scripts can handle building, publishing, and packaging your application into a container.
   - Example build script (`build.sh`):
     ```bash
     #!/bin/bash
     # Build the .NET application
     dotnet build
     # Publish the application
     dotnet publish -c Release -o ./app
     # Build the Docker image
     docker build -t my-dotnet-app .
     ```
   - This script builds and publishes your .NET application, then packages it into a Docker image¹.

3. **Built-In Container Support in .NET 7**:
   - The .NET 7 SDK includes built-in support for creating Docker images without needing a Dockerfile. This feature simplifies the containerization process.
   - Example command:
     ```bash
     dotnet publish --os linux --arch x64 -c Release -p:PublishProfile=DefaultContainer
     ```
   - This command builds and publishes your .NET application as a container image³.

These methods allow you to containerize your C# project efficiently without the need for a Dockerfile. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 7/28/2024
([1](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/docker/publish-as-container)) Containerize an app with dotnet publish - .NET | Microsoft Learn. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/core/docker/publish-as-container.
(2) How to deploy a .NET App as a container without a Dockerfile?. https://dev.to/bytehide/how-to-deploy-a-net-app-as-a-container-without-a-dockerfile-3jca.
(3) Built-In Container Support for .NET 7 - Dockerize .NET Applications .... https://codewithmukesh.com/blog/built-in-container-support-for-dotnet-7/.
(4) Look ma, no Dockerfile! - Publishing containers with the .NET SDK. https://blog.martincostello.com/look-ma-no-hands-publishing-containers-with-the-dotnet-sdk/.

Oh, this is nice, yes I'll check this.