| name | docker-dev |
| description | Use this skill when setting up Docker and Docker Compose for local development. Provides development-specific patterns for Dockerfiles and Docker Compose including live reload, volume mounting, and rapid iteration workflows. |
| version | 1.0.0 |
Docker for Development
Development-focused Docker and Docker Compose practices prioritizing fast iteration and rapid development over production optimization.
When to Use This Skill
Use this skill when:
- Creating Dockerfiles for local development
- Setting up Docker Compose for microservices development
- Configuring live reload and hot reloading in Docker
- Optimizing Docker builds for development speed
- Managing multi-service applications with Docker Compose
- Setting up development databases and external services
Reference Routing Table
| Reference | Read when you need to… |
|---|
dockerfile-dev.md | Create development Dockerfiles — live reload setup, volume mounting, dependency caching, .dockerignore, dev vs production separation |
docker-compose-dev.md | Set up multi-service development environments — service config, orchestration, volumes, env vars, networking, essential commands |
