Containerized Full-Stack Application
Docker & Laravel Microservices Architecture
A containerized full-stack demonstration covering service orchestration and deployment automation.
About This Project
Built a Docker Compose environment with a Laravel backend, Vue.js frontend, MySQL database, and Nginx configuration.
Key Features
Multi-container orchestration with Docker Compose for seamless service communication
Multi-stage Docker builds designed to reduce image size
Custom PHP-FPM configuration for optimal Laravel performance
Nginx server for efficient static asset delivery
Automated shell scripts for dependency management and environment setup
Linux file-permission configuration
Environment-based configuration for development and production
Volume management for data persistence
Isolated Docker networking between services
Technical Highlights
Backend: Laravel PHP framework with RESTful API design
Frontend: Vue.js SPA with reactive data binding
Database: MySQL with optimized queries and indexing
Web Server: Nginx reverse proxy and static file serving
Containerization: Docker with multi-stage builds
Orchestration: Docker Compose for service management
Automation: Shell scripting for deployment workflows
Challenges & Solutions
Configuring proper inter-container communication while maintaining security
Optimizing Docker image sizes without sacrificing functionality
Implementing proper data persistence strategies across container restarts
Setting up development and production environments with minimal configuration overhead
Key Learnings
Deep understanding of Docker networking and container orchestration
Multi-stage build and image-optimization patterns
Production deployment strategies for containerized applications
Container isolation and permission considerations
Project Information
Client
Personal Project
My Role
Full Stack Developer & DevOps Engineer
Duration
3 weeks
Team Size
1
Completed
January 2026
Category
DevOps
Technologies Used
Case study
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