Docker Compose in Depth
Docker Compose lets you define and run multi-container applications with a single YAML file. This module goes beyond the basics -- covering file structure, secrets management, startup orchestration, multi-environment overrides, and production deployment workflows.
Compose at a Glance
What You Will Learn
| Lesson | What It Covers |
|---|---|
| Compose File Structure | Anatomy of a compose file, key properties, and essential commands |
| Environment Variables and Secrets | Separating config from secrets safely |
| Dependency Order and Healthchecks | Ensuring services start in the right order |
| Multi-Environment Overrides | Managing dev, staging, and production with override files |
| Production Compose Workflow | Deploying, verifying, and rolling back Compose stacks |