Development Environment Services

This docker-compose.yml file sets up a local development environment with essential tools and services for modern application development. Below is an overview of the services included and their purpose.

Create shared network (usefull to connect with other containers)

  docker network create shared-network

Services

1. MySQL

Image: mysql:8.0
Port: 3306
Purpose:

• Provides a relational database management system for your application.
• Preconfigured with a default database (skyline) and root password (rootpassword).
• Persistent data storage via the mysql-data volume.

2. Redis

Image: redis:7
Port: 6379
Purpose:

• Acts as an in-memory data store.
• Commonly used for caching, session management, and queues.

3. Memcached

Image: memcached:latest
Port: 11211
Purpose:

• Provides a high-performance, distributed memory caching system.
• Useful for reducing database load and speeding up application performance.

4. phpMyAdmin

Image: phpmyadmin/phpmyadmin
Port: 8080
Purpose:

• A web-based interface to manage MySQL databases.
• Allows you to execute queries, manage tables, and handle database operations.
• Requires the MySQL service to function.

5. Mailhog

Image: mailhog/mailhog
Ports:

• Web Interface: 8025
• SMTP: 1025 Purpose:
• Provides a local email testing tool.
• Captures outgoing emails for debugging without actually sending them.
• Features a simple web interface to view and inspect emails.

Network

All services are connected through a custom Docker network named tools-network, ensuring seamless communication between containers.

Volumes

• mysql-data: Ensures persistent storage for the MySQL database, so your data is not lost when the container stops.

Usage

1. Start the containers:

   docker-compose up --build

2. Access the services:

   • MySQL: Available on port 3306.
   • Redis: Available on port 6379.
   • Memcached: Available on port 11211.
   • phpMyAdmin: Open http://localhost:8080 in your browser.
   • Mailhog: Open http://localhost:8025 in your browser.

3. Stop the containers:

   docker-compose down

Customization

• Update environment variables (e.g., database credentials) in the docker-compose.yml file to match your application's needs.
• Extend the configuration to add additional services or tools as required.

Troubleshooting

• Ensure Docker is running and that the required ports are not already in use.
• Use docker-compose logs to debug any issues with the containers.

This setup provides a solid foundation for a local development environment with essential services ready to use.