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Dockerfile vs Docker Compose
- Dockerfile A Dockerfile is used to create a custom Docker image. It defines the environment, dependencies, and instructions needed to build and run an application inside a container.
Docker Compose
Docker Compose is a tool that defines and runs multi-container applications using a YAML file (docker-compose.yml). It simplifies the process of managing multiple services.Feature Dockerfile Docker Compose
Purpose Defines how to build a Docker image Orchestrates multiple containers
Use Case Creating custom images Running multi-container applications
File Format Dockerfile docker-compose.yml
Execution docker build, docker run docker-compose up, docker-compose down
Multi-container No Yes
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Anjali Gurjar
Anjali Gurjar | Sciencx (2025-02-01T07:13:25+00:00) Dockerfile vs Docker Compose. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/02/01/dockerfile-vs-docker-compose/
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