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Docker Compose and Multi-Container Applications

This document provides an overview of Docker Compose, a tool for defining and managing multi-container applications. It covers installation steps, writing a docker-compose.yml file, running and managing containers, and includes an activity to build a Flask app with a database. Key takeaways emphasize the simplification of multi-container management and the ease of starting and stopping containers.

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Docker Compose and Multi-Container Applications

This document provides an overview of Docker Compose, a tool for defining and managing multi-container applications. It covers installation steps, writing a docker-compose.yml file, running and managing containers, and includes an activity to build a Flask app with a database. Key takeaways emphasize the simplification of multi-container management and the ease of starting and stopping containers.

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Docker Compose and

Multi-Container
Applications
Managing multiple containers effortlessly!
Objectives of this Module:

• Understand what Docker Compose is and why it is used.


• Learn how to define multi-container applications.
• Set up a docker-compose.yml file.
• Run and manage multiple containers using Docker Compose.
• Activity: Build a Flask app with a database using Docker Compose.
What is Docker Compose?

 Definition: Docker Compose is a tool for defining and running multi-container


applications.
 Why Use Docker Compose?
 Simplifies managing multiple services.
 Uses a single configuration file (docker-compose.yml).
 Automates networking and container lifecycle management.
Installing Docker Compose

 Steps to Install:
 Verify Docker installation (docker --version).
 Check if Docker Compose is included (docker-compose --version).
 If not installed, follow official installation instructions.
Writing a docker-compose.yml File

 Key Sections:
 version: Defines Docker
Compose version.
 services: Lists all app
components.
 depends_on: Ensures
dependent services start first.
Running a Multi-Container App

 Steps:
 Navigate to project directory.
 Run docker-compose up --build to build and start containers.
 Check logs with docker-compose logs.
 Stop containers with docker-compose down.
 Tip: Use -d flag to run in detached mode.
Managing and Debugging Containers

 Common Commands:
 docker-compose ps: List running services.
 docker-compose restart <service>: Restart a service.
 docker-compose exec <service> bash: Access service shell.
 Tip: Always check logs for errors.
Activity

 Task: Convert your Dockerized Flask app into a multi-container setup.


 Create a docker-compose.yml file.
 Add a PostgreSQL or SQLite database service.
 Run the app and test connectivity.
 Submission: Submit the docker-compose.yml file and a screenshot of running
services.
Summary

 Key Takeaways:
• Docker Compose simplifies multi-container management.
• docker-compose.yml defines service configurations.
• Containers can be easily started, stopped, and managed.
 Next Steps: Learn about exposing applications to the internet using Ngrok in Module
4.
Docker Compose and
Multi-Container
Applications
Managing multiple containers effortlessly!

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