optimalflow/python-quickfix repository overview

⁠Python QuickFIX Docker Images

This repository provides Docker images with Python and the QuickFIX library pre-installed, making it easy to develop and run financial applications using the FIX protocol. The available images are based on various versions of Python, including both slim and alpine variants, which cater to different needs in terms of size and dependencies.

⁠Available Python Versions:

• 3.11
• 3.12
• 3.11-slim
• 3.12-slim
• 3.11-alpine
• 3.12-alpine

⁠Key Features:

• QuickFIX Installation: The QuickFIX library is compiled and installed from the source, enabling support for FIX protocol in Python applications.
• Lightweight: The slim and alpine variants provide minimal images, ideal for production environments where size and security are crucial.
• Ready to Use: Pre-installed dependencies and configurations make these images ready to use out-of-the-box for FIX protocol-based development.

⁠Usage:

You can pull any of these images using Docker by specifying the appropriate Python version tag, for example:

docker pull optimalflow/python-quickfix:3.12-slim