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Docker/Podman Compose

Learn how to use Docker/Podman Compose functionality in Pod Manager extension.

Compose Operations

Basic Commands

  • compose up: Create and start services
  • compose down: Stop and remove services
  • compose start: Start existing services
  • compose stop: Stop running services
  • compose restart: Restart services

Advanced Operations

  • Scale services
  • View service logs
  • Force recreate services
  • Build services

Configuration

Compose Files

  • File detection
  • Project naming
  • Multiple compose files
  • Environment variables

Service Definition

  • Container configuration
  • Network settings
  • Volume mounts
  • Environment variables
  • Dependencies

Resource Management

  • CPU allocation
  • Memory limits
  • Restart policies
  • Update strategies

Best Practices

Project Organization

  • File structure
  • Service naming
  • Environment management
  • Version control

Development Workflow

  • Local development
  • Testing services
  • Production deployment
  • Service updates

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues
  • Log analysis
  • Debug strategies
  • Health checks