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Php Docker Good Defaults

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*WORK IN PROGRESS* sample PHP/Laravel app for Docker examples

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Overview:

The PHP (Laravel) + Docker Hello World project serves as an excellent starter template for developers looking to streamline their development workflow using modern PHP technologies. By leveraging Docker, this setup ensures that local development mirrors production environments closely, incorporating the robust features of PHP, Nginx, PHP-FPM, and Laravel. Whether you're an experienced PHP developer or an ops professional, this setup presents a convenient way to manage your applications with best practices in mind.

This project is not a full-fledged PHP sample app, but rather a curated collection of Docker and Nginx configurations to help deploy PHP applications efficiently. The aim is to facilitate seamless development workflows while providing tools and features that enhance productivity and maintainability.

Features:

  • Local Development Convenience: The setup allows for a development environment that closely replicates production, minimizing discrepancies between testing and live environments.

  • No Node/NPM on Host: Node modules are installed within the container, preventing conflicts with local environment changes while streamlining the development process.

  • One-Line Startup: Easily spin up the local development server using a simple docker-compose up, significantly reducing setup complexity.

  • Local Code Editing: Leverage bind-mounts so code can be edited on the host machine while running in the container, enabling efficient live editing.

  • Debugging Capabilities: The environment opens debug ports for host-based debugging, making it easy to integrate with tools like Chrome DevTools or VS Code.

  • Quick Re-Builds: Optimized build processes for quicker deployments by strategically placing commands in the Dockerfile to minimize container size and build time.

  • Health Checks: Implements Docker's built-in health checks to monitor the running status of containers, enhancing reliability in production environments.

  • Nginx and PHP-FPM Integration: Combines Nginx with PHP-FPM in a single container using Supervisor, ensuring efficient processing of web requests and PHP scripts.