Install Extensions (Optional)

The VS Code editor includes pre-installed extensions for GitHub repositories, Docker* Image Build, and Helm package management to support solution development and collaboration. You can install additional extensions in your user space.

Build Application

To build this fully functional reference implementation, click on Image Build on the left edge of the screen. Provide the Dockerfile, Docker Context, Application Name, and a Tag.

For the Smart City Analytics solution, the relevant paths are provided below.

Dockerfile:

/workspace/ri/smart-city-analytics/scaevam/Dockerfile

Docker Context Path:

/workspace/ri/smart-city-analytics/scaevam

Click on Build Dockerfile to start a build.

Access the built image under My Workspace -> Applications.

The Applications tab provides developers with the following functions, which can be accessed by clicking on the ellipsis button (three-dot button) under the Actions column:

• View Build Logs: Access and analyze logs generated during the application build process.

• Configure the Application: Modify application settings and parameters according to development needs.

• Launch and Benchmark: Run the application on various Intel hardware and accelerators to evaluate performance.

• Publish to Repository: Share the application with others by publishing it to a chosen repository.

Benchmark Application on Intel Hardware

Users can benchmark their solution by clicking Launch under Actions or by clicking Benchmark on Intel Hardware on the right of the Smart City Analytics description page.

Learn more about launching and benchmarking applications in the  Benchmark Hardware section.