Full guide coming soon. A complete spoonfed walkthrough of Docker Compose — what it is, when to use it, how to set it up, and how it connects to your code — is being written. For now, here is the short version.
What is Docker Compose?
Run multi-part apps — your server plus its database — together with one command.
Docker Compose Reference Topics 8 planned
These are the topics planned for this reference. They are not written yet — the list is published so you can see what is coming. Everything already complete on this site is linked from the Languages section.
What is Docker Compose Coming soon
Defining and running multi-container apps from one file.
Guide in progressInstalling Docker Compose Coming soon
Bundled with Docker Desktop as the `docker compose` CLI plugin.
Guide in progressThe Compose File Coming soon
compose.yaml structure: services, networks, volumes.
Guide in progressServices, Networks, and Volumes Coming soon
The three core building blocks of a Compose file.
Guide in progressEnvironment Variables in Compose Coming soon
Passing config and secrets into services.
Guide in progressCompose for Local Development Coming soon
The most common real-world use case.
Guide in progressScaling with Compose Coming soon
The --scale flag, and its limits compared to orchestration.
Guide in progressCompose vs. Kubernetes Coming soon
When a single-file, single-host tool is enough — and when it isn't.
Guide in progress