Advanced Docker Compose Guide with Examples

Advanced Docker Compose Guide with Practical Examples Table of Contents Introduction Prerequisites Multi-File Composition Environment Variables Multi-Stage Builds Advanced Networking Volumes and Persistence Healthchecks Secrets Management Compose Watch Production Patterns Troubleshooting Introduction Docker Compose is a powerful tool for defining and running multi-container applications. This guide explores advanced features using a real-world Flask + PostgreSQL application as the primary example. What we’ll build: A production-ready web application with: Flask web server PostgreSQL database with migrations pgAdmin for database management Automated backups Development and production configurations Repository: docker-python-flask-postgres-template ...

October 11, 2025 · 9 min · 1887 words · Manzolo

Basic Docker Compose Guide for Beginners (Debian/Ubuntu)

Basic Docker Compose Guide for Beginners (Debian/Ubuntu) Introduction Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container Docker applications using a simple YAML file. This beginner-friendly guide explains how to install Docker and Docker Compose on Debian/Ubuntu, create a basic docker-compose.yml file for a web application (Node.js) and database (PostgreSQL), run the application, and manage containers. It’s designed for users new to Docker who want to quickly set up a multi-container app. ...

October 11, 2025 · 5 min · 916 words · Manzolo