How to Dockerize Your Laravel Application

Docker allows you to package your Laravel application and all its dependencies into a portable container that runs consistently across environments. This tutorial walks you through creating a production-ready Docker setup.

Project Structure

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Docker Compose Configuration

Your docker-compose.yml should define services for PHP-FPM, Nginx, MySQL, and Redis. This gives you a complete, self-contained environment that mirrors production.

By containerizing your application, you eliminate the classic "works on my machine" problem and make deployments reliable and repeatable.