Docker Compose in Practice

A Hands-On Guide to Defining, Running, and Managing Multi-Container Applications

Master Docker Compose through hands-on examples and real-world scenarios. Learn to build, deploy, and manage multi-container applications with practical implementations and production-ready solutions.

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Category: Docker

Pages: 373

Language: English

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DSIN: SHI6OCFZCCXR

About This Book

**Docker Compose in Practice: A Hands-On Guide to Defining, Running, and Managing Multi-Container Applications** Transform your Docker skills from single-container deployments to orchestrating complex multi-container applications with this comprehensive, practice-focused guide to Docker Compose. In today's microservices-driven development landscape, managing multiple containers efficiently is crucial for building scalable, maintainable applications. This book bridges the gap between basic Docker knowledge and real-world application orchestration, providing practical implementation patterns and proven solutions for production environments. **What Makes This Book Different** Rather than focusing solely on syntax and commands, this guide emphasizes practical implementation through real-world scenarios. Each chapter builds upon previous concepts while introducing new challenges and solutions that mirror actual development and deployment situations. **Comprehensive Coverage** Starting with foundational concepts, you'll progress through service definition, data persistence with volumes, and inter-container networking. Advanced chapters cover scaling strategies, CI/CD integration, health monitoring, and troubleshooting complex multi-container applications. The book includes detailed case studies featuring complete application stacks: web applications with databases, message queue systems with background workers, and developer toolchain environments. These examples demonstrate Docker Compose's power in real production scenarios. **Production-Ready Focus** Learn to implement robust solutions including persistent storage strategies, secure networking patterns, environment-specific configurations, and automated deployment processes. The book covers integration with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring solutions, and debugging techniques essential for production environments. **Practical Resources** Extensive appendices provide CLI reference materials, template configurations, and interview preparation questions, making this an invaluable long-term reference for Docker practitioners. Whether you're establishing local development environments, deploying microservices, or standardizing team workflows, this book provides the knowledge and practical experience needed to master Docker Compose in any environment.

Quick Overview

Master Docker Compose through hands-on examples and real-world scenarios. Learn to build, deploy, and manage multi-container applications with practical implementations and production-ready solutions.

Key Topics Covered

  • Docker Compose fundamentals
  • Multi-container service orchestration
  • Volume and data management
  • Container networking
  • Database integration
  • Message queue systems
  • Local development environments
  • Environment configuration
  • Scaling and health monitoring
  • CI/CD pipeline integration
  • Production deployment strategies
  • Troubleshooting and debugging
  • Real-world application stacks

Who Should Read This Book

Software developers, DevOps engineers, System administrators, Container orchestration beginners, Docker users seeking multi-container expertise, CI/CD pipeline developers, Microservices architects, Technical team leads

Prerequisites

Basic Docker knowledge, Command-line interface familiarity, Understanding of containerization concepts, Basic networking fundamentals, Experience with YAML syntax

Table of Contents

| Chapter | Title | Page | | ------- | ------------------------------------- | ---- | | Intro | Introduction | 7 | | 1 | Understanding Docker Compose | 18 | | 2 | Installing and Using Docker Compose | 33 | | 3 | Building Services | 49 | | 4 | Volumes and Data Management | 68 | | 5 | Networking in Compose | 84 | | 6 | Web App + Database Stack | 100 | | 7 | Message Queues and Background Workers | 119 | | 8 | Local Dev Environments | 141 | | 9 | Environment Variables and Configs | 159 | | 10 | Scaling and Service Health | 177 | | 11 | Compose in CI/CD Pipelines | 197 | | 12 | Common Tools Around Compose | 217 | | 13 | Troubleshooting and Debugging | 232 | | 14 | Multi-Service API Platform | 250 | | 15 | Developer Toolchain Stack | 266 | | App | Docker Compose CLI Cheat Sheet | 287 | | App | Sample docker-compose.yml Templates | 304 | | App | Interview Questions on Docker Compose | 337 | | App | Further Resources and Official Docs | 360 |

About This Publication

**Docker Compose in Practice** is a comprehensive guide designed to take your containerization skills to the next level. This book focuses on practical implementation of Docker Compose for real-world multi-container applications. Through 15 detailed chapters and extensive appendices, you'll learn to design, implement, and maintain robust Docker-based applications. The book progresses from fundamental concepts to advanced production scenarios, ensuring you gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on experience. Key learning outcomes include mastering service orchestration, implementing data persistence strategies, designing secure container networks, building complete application stacks, and integrating Docker Compose into professional development workflows. Each chapter includes practical examples, troubleshooting guidance, and best practices derived from real-world implementations. The book emphasizes production-ready solutions rather than basic tutorials, making it an essential resource for professional developers and DevOps engineers.

Book Details

Format
PDF
File Size
2.0 MB
Chapters
15
Code Examples
99
Exercises
99
Difficulty Level
intermediate
Reading Time
22-26

Special Features

• 15 comprehensive chapters covering beginner to advanced Docker Compose concepts • Real-world case studies including complete application stack implementations • Hands-on examples with downloadable code and configuration files • Production-focused best practices and security considerations • Extensive CLI reference and template configurations in appendices • Troubleshooting guides for common Docker Compose challenges • Interview preparation questions and answers for Docker professionals • Integration examples with popular CI/CD tools and cloud platforms • Performance optimization techniques for multi-container applications • Progressive learning structure suitable for self-study or team training

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