What Is Docker Compose?
Docker Compose is a multi-container-based application tool that will allow you to contain all the configurations and requirements for docker image building in a single YAML file. It is the single place where you can see what kind of services are required for the particular image and then you can manage and execute the configurations with commands. These are the basic details mentioned in the Docker-Compose file.
- Services and Dependencies
- Docker Networking
- Docker Port-mapping
- Docker Volumes
- Docker Environment Variables etc…
Docker Compose For Windows: Tips And Tricks
Docker is a powerful Container platform that allows you to create containers where you can run, deploy, and develop applications without worrying about different dependencies, services, and limitations of the operating system. The best part is the isolation of the container so you can use this container on different platforms. Now let’s talk about the ecosystem of Docker.
- Docker Engine: It is the core part of Docker which handles the different functionalities of Docker.
- Docker Compose: It is a tool which is provided by Docker used to maintain multi-container-based applications.
- Docker Hub: it is a cloud platform where all the Docker images are stored similar to Git Hub.