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I want to build a new site using Laravel and Vue. However, I want this to be compartmentalised within Docker. Most instructions appear to require either an existing Laravel site or to first install PHP, etc then compartmentalise. However, I want to have the entirety of Laravel within the Docker compartment. I have installed Docker (on my Mac) and it’s a completely clean Mac (only has VSC and Chrome in addition to standard Mac apps). I have some instructions about creating a Dockerfile and editing the .ENV file but want to ensure I make as few errors as possible. Might someone give me some simple steps and potential pitfalls I might encounter, please?
@garynewport take a look at Laravel Sail:
https://laravel.com/docs/11.x/sail
It uses docker under the hood and even generates a docker-compose.yaml file. You could use it as is or modify the docker-compose.yaml file to your liking and deploy it in your own custom environment.
@garynewport also take a look at the Laravel Takeout package:
Thanks for these; it shows that asking is the best! I was using sail about 2 months ago but never made the connection this time around. Thank you.
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