DevStack Compose: Lightweight PHP Development Environment

Overview

DevStack Compose is a lightweight and versatile Docker-based development environment tailored for PHP projects. It supports both ARM (Apple Silicon M1/M2) and x86_64 (Intel) architectures, ensuring compatibility across a variety of systems. The stack includes MariaDB, Nginx, and PHP 8.1 with ionCube Loader and Xdebug, offering everything you need for streamlined PHP development.

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Quick Start

ARM (Apple M1/M2)

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-repo/devstack-compose.git
   cd devstack-compose

2. Build the Docker containers:

   docker compose build

3. Start the containers:

   docker compose up

4. Verify the setup:

   • Navigate to http://localhost:8016/info.php in your browser.
   • You should see the phpinfo() output confirming that PHP, ionCube Loader, and Xdebug are correctly installed.

5. Add your PHP code:

   • Copy your project files into the ./www/html/ directory.

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x86_64 (Intel)

1. Rename the configuration file:

   mv docker-compose.yml.x86_64.example docker-compose.override.yml

2. Build and start the containers: Follow the same steps as in the ARM section.

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Features

• PHP 8.1: The latest PHP version for cutting-edge development.
• MariaDB: A robust relational database for modern applications.
• Nginx: A high-performance web server for secure and efficient app delivery.
• ionCube Loader: For running encrypted PHP code.
• Xdebug: Debugging and profiling PHP applications with ease.
• Cross-Platform Support: Fully compatible with ARM and x86_64 architectures.

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File Structure

/devstack-compose/
├── docker-compose.yml
├── docker-compose.yml.x86_64.example
├── Dockerfile
├── www/
│   ├── html/
│   │   └── info.php   # Preconfigured for testing phpinfo()
├── logs/              # Log files for debugging
└── README.md          # Project documentation

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Customization

• Modify docker-compose.override.yml for environment-specific changes.
• Update the php.ini file to adjust PHP configurations.

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Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve DevStack Compose! Submit a pull request or open an issue to share your ideas or report bugs.

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License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.