docker / compose

Community

The Docker Compose community is a vibrant and active group of developers, users, and contributors. You can connect with the community and get involved in several ways:

GitHub Discussions

The primary platform for discussions around Docker Compose is the official GitHub Discussions forum. It’s a great place to ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from others.

Here is an example of how to create a new discussion thread on the GitHub Discussions forum:

<!-- .github/discussions/new -->
<h1>My Question About Docker Compose</h1>

<p>I am having trouble with [problem description]. I have tried [steps taken] but it's still not working. </p>

<p>Here is my `docker-compose.yml` file:</p>

```yaml
version: "3.9"
services:
  web:
    image: nginx:latest
    ports:
      - "80:80"
    volumes:
      - ./www:/usr/share/nginx/html

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

“`

This code example illustrates how to create a discussion thread on GitHub Discussions. It demonstrates the basic structure and elements of a well-formed discussion post.

Contribute to the Project

If you are interested in contributing to the Docker Compose project, you can get involved in several ways:

  • Report issues and bugs: If you encounter any issues or bugs with Docker Compose, please report them on the GitHub Issues page. Be sure to provide detailed information about the problem, including steps to reproduce it and the version of Docker Compose you are using.

  • Submit pull requests: If you find a bug or want to improve the codebase, you can submit a pull request on GitHub. Make sure to follow the project’s contribution guidelines before submitting your pull request.

  • Write documentation: Help improve the documentation of Docker Compose by contributing to the official documentation.

  • Engage in discussions: Actively participate in the discussions on the GitHub Discussions forum. Share your knowledge, ask questions, and help other users.

Here is an example of a pull request for the Docker Compose project:

# Create a branch for your changes
git checkout -b fix-issue-123

# Make your changes to the code

# Test your changes
make test

# Commit your changes
git commit -am "Fix issue #123: [description of your fix]"

# Push your branch to the remote repository
git push origin fix-issue-123

# Create a pull request on GitHub

This code example illustrates the process of submitting a pull request for the Docker Compose project. It demonstrates how to create a branch, make changes, test them, commit your changes, and push them to the remote repository.

By participating in these activities, you can help to improve the Docker Compose project and make it even better for everyone.