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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