Explore the synergy between Node.js and Docker in this 28-minute talk by Docker Captain Bret Fisher. Dive into best practices for managing Node.js and JavaScript projects throughout the development, testing, and operational phases in containerized environments. Begin with optimizing local development setups using Docker Desktop and Docker Compose configurations. Progress through examples of streamlining build processes and testing for Node.js applications. Conclude with insights on running Node.js in production, including strategies for achieving zero-downtime cluster updates. Gain valuable knowledge on leveraging the strengths of both Node.js and Docker, and discover solutions to common challenges encountered when combining these technologies.