Docker Compose for Multi-Container Apps: Simplify Development and Deployment
A Step-by-Step Guide to Building, Running, and Managing Multi-Service Applications with Docker Compose
Master Docker Compose to build, deploy, and manage multi-container applications. From basics to production with real-world examples, networking, volumes, and best practices.
About This Book
Quick Overview
Master Docker Compose to build, deploy, and manage multi-container applications. From basics to production with real-world examples, networking, volumes, and best practices.
Key Topics Covered
- Docker Compose fundamentals
- Multi-container application architecture
- Service orchestration and dependencies
- Volume management and data persistence
- Container networking strategies
- Environment configuration management
- Database integration with containers
- Development workflow optimization
- Production deployment patterns
- Microservices with Docker Compose
- Container troubleshooting and debugging
- Performance optimization techniques
Who Should Read This Book
Software developers, DevOps engineers, System administrators, Full-stack developers, Microservices architects, Development team leads, Cloud engineers, Container orchestration beginners, Docker users seeking multi-container expertise
Prerequisites
Basic Docker knowledge, Command line familiarity, Understanding of containerization concepts, Basic YAML syntax knowledge, Familiarity with web application architecture
Table of Contents
About This Publication
Docker Compose for Multi-Container Apps is a comprehensive, practical guide designed to transform how you work with multi-container Docker applications. This book bridges the gap between basic Docker knowledge and advanced container orchestration, focusing specifically on real-world scenarios where applications consist of multiple interconnected services. You'll master the complete Docker Compose workflow, from writing your first docker-compose.yml file to deploying complex, production-ready applications. The book emphasizes hands-on learning with immediately applicable examples, ensuring you can implement what you learn in your current projects. Through ten progressive chapters and comprehensive appendices, you'll develop expertise in service orchestration, data management, networking strategies, and deployment best practices. Each chapter builds upon previous concepts while introducing new challenges, preparing you for the complexity of modern application architectures. The book's practical approach means you'll work with real applications throughout your journey, including web applications with databases, microservices architectures, and development environment configurations. You'll also gain access to tested templates and configurations that accelerate your future Docker Compose implementations. By completing this book, you'll possess the knowledge and confidence to architect, deploy, and maintain sophisticated multi-container applications using Docker Compose, making you a more effective developer or DevOps professional in today's container-driven development landscape.
Book Details
- Format
- File Size
- 1.9 MB
- Chapters
- 10
- Code Examples
- 99
- Exercises
- 99
- Difficulty Level
- beginner
- Reading Time
- 16-22
Special Features
• **Hands-on Learning**: Every concept demonstrated with working, runnable examples • **Progressive Structure**: Each chapter builds systematically on previous knowledge • **Real-World Focus**: Practical scenarios based on actual development challenges • **Comprehensive Coverage**: From basics to advanced production deployment strategies • **Ready-to-Use Templates**: Pre-built docker-compose.yml files for common application stacks • **Troubleshooting Guides**: Detailed solutions for common Docker Compose issues • **Best Practices Integration**: Industry-standard approaches woven throughout all examples • **Reference Materials**: Complete appendices for ongoing use after initial reading • **Environment Flexibility**: Examples covering development, testing, and production scenarios • **Community-Tested Solutions**: Configurations and approaches validated by real-world usage
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