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Using Docker Compose for PHP Development
Summary
This tutorial demonstrates how to set up a PHP/Laravel/PostgreSQL development environment using Docker and Docker Compose. It covers creating a Dockerfile for the PHP application and defining services for NGINX, the PHP app, and PostgreSQL in a docker-compose.yml file.
- A Dockerfile defines the application image, including PHP, extensions, Composer, and application code.
- Docker Compose orchestrates multiple services like NGINX, PHP-FPM, and PostgreSQL for a complete dev environment.
- Volumes in docker-compose.yml can sync local code into containers and persist data.
- Environment variables are used to configure connections, such as the DATABASE_URL for the PHP application.
This guide is useful for engineers looking to containerize their PHP development workflow, ensuring consistent environments and simplifying onboarding.
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