Multi-Service Applications with Docker Compose

Implement health checks and service dependencies with conditions in Compose.

Manage environment-specific configurations using .env files and multiple compose files.

Scale services to run multiple container instances for high availability.

Configure resource limits (CPU, memory) for services in a Compose file.

Use Compose profiles to selectively enable and disable groups of services.

Implement a strategy for managing secrets in Docker Compose using Docker secrets or environment files.

Override and extend Compose configurations for different environments (e.g., development vs. production).