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Containerization
20 min

Create a Docker Compose File

Write a docker-compose.yml file to orchestrate a multi-container application with a web server and database.

Tools & Technologies
Docker ComposeOrchestrationMulti-container
Objective

Create a docker-compose.yml file that defines and orchestrates multiple containers including a web application and database.

Requirements
  • Define web service with nginx
  • Define database service (PostgreSQL or MySQL)
  • Set up networking between containers
  • Configure environment variables
  • Set up volumes for data persistence
Tips

Use named volumes for data persistence. Leverage docker-compose networks for service communication. Test with docker-compose up.

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Beginner(Approachable)

20 min

Est. Time

5

Requirements

3

Technologies

Containerization

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