docker-dev

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