Posts tagged "docker"

Docker Dev Environment (Part 3): PHP-FPM, Multiple Databases & Dev Tools

Complete the Docker dev environment with multi-version PHP-FPM containers, MySQL 5.7/8.0/8.4, Adminer, Mailpit for email testing, and a Makefile workflow for daily development.

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Mar 25, 2026

Docker Dev Environment (Part 2): Nginx Reverse Proxy — Dynamic Routing with map

Deep dive into the Nginx reverse proxy: how the map directive routes traffic dynamically, writing vhost configs for PHP projects, and setting up self-signed SSL for local HTTPS.

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Mar 24, 2026

Docker Dev Environment (Part 1): Architecture — One Proxy to Rule Them All

Build a Docker-based local development environment that handles multiple PHP projects, multiple PHP versions, databases, and dev tools — all through a single Nginx reverse proxy.

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Mar 23, 2026

Building SaaS with Laravel (Part 8): Deploy Production & Scaling

The final part of the Building SaaS series: deploying to production with Docker, Nginx, wildcard SSL, CI/CD pipeline, monitoring, and scaling strategies.

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Mar 22, 2026

Optimizing Docker Images for Production (Multi-stage builds)

Stop deploying GB-sized Docker images. Learn to use Multi-stage builds, Alpine Linux, and layer optimization to create ultra-light and secure Laravel images.

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Mar 8, 2026

Laravel Sail and Docker: A Zero-Config Dev Environment

How to instantly set up a consistent development environment using Laravel Sail and Docker.

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Feb 10, 2026