Write down Docker Compose file for Laravel and MySQL application

Write down Docker Compose file for Laravel and MySQL application

Here is an example Docker Compose file for a Laravel application with a MySQL database:

version: '3'
services:
  # Laravel Application
  app:
    image: composer:latest
    volumes:
      - ./laravel-app:/var/www
    working_dir: /var/www
    command: bash -c "composer install && php artisan serve --host=0.0.0.0 --port=8000"
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"
    depends_on:
      - mysql
    environment:
      DB_CONNECTION: mysql
      DB_HOST: mysql
      DB_PORT: 3306
      DB_DATABASE: laravel_db
      DB_USERNAME: laravel_user
      DB_PASSWORD: secret

  # MySQL Database
  mysql:
    image: mysql:latest
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: root_password
      MYSQL_DATABASE: laravel_db
      MYSQL_USER: laravel_user
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: secret
    ports:
      - "3306:3306"
    volumes:
      - ./mysql-data:/var/lib/mysql

Explanation:

  • The app service uses the official composer:latest image for Laravel dependencies and running the development server. It connects the laravel-app folder to the container and sets up environment variables for the MySQL database.

  • The mysql service uses the official mysql:latest image, with environment variables for the MySQL root password, database name, and user details. It also connects a volume (./mysql-data) to save MySQL data.

  • Both services are in the same network, so they can talk to each other using their service names (app and mysql).

To use this Docker Compose file:

  1. Create a directory for your Laravel application and place this docker-compose.yml file in the root of that directory.

  2. Run the following command to start the containers:

     docker-compose up
    
  3. Access your Laravel application at http://localhost:8000.

  4. To stop and remove the containers, use:

     docker-compose down
    

Be sure to change the settings to fit your Laravel app's needs. Also, think about using environment files for private information and setup.

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