3 lessons
Introducing Docker Compose
Replacing a pile of manual docker run, network, and volume commands with one declarative YAML file.
A practical local development workflow with Compose
Live-reloading your app code inside a container, healthchecks, and multiple Compose files for different environments.
When Docker alone stops being enough
The real-world operational problems that plain Docker and Compose don't solve, and why they lead directly to Kubernetes.