Docker setup gives you containers for development and production: Dockerfile, Compose, networks, and volumes. VivaCoding builds a repeatable environment so ‘it works on my machine’ becomes a team standard.
Key takeaways
- You have several services (app, db, queue).
- You need the same stack for every team member.
- You plan to deploy to a VPS or Kubernetes later.
What is docker setup
Docker packages the app and dependencies into containers. Compose describes the web, database, and Redis stack for local work and servers.
When it fits
- You have several services (app, db, queue).
- You need the same stack for every team member.
- You plan to deploy to a VPS or Kubernetes later.
When it doesn’t
A single static site on shared hosting usually does not need Docker.
How we work
- Images
- Compose
- Env and secrets
- CI build
- Runbook documentation
Related services
FAQ
Can MySQL run in Docker only?
Yes – on vivacoding.com we use that pattern: the database in Docker and the app on the host is valid.
Do you need Swarm or Kubernetes?
For the start, Compose is often enough; orchestration comes with load.