Multi-stage compose file

[amirhosseinlooweb]

In a complex multi-service application, how can Docker Compose ensure service startup order, dependency health, and environment consistency across development, staging, and production?

[amirsefati]

Use depends_on with healthchecks to control startup order.
Use .env files for consistent configuration across environments.
Use docker-compose.override.yml for environment-specific tweaks without touching the main file.

This guarantees reliable orchestration and consistent setups in development, staging, and production.