docker_architecture.md

Spoodler Docker Architecture

Five main containers running inside a custom Docker network (spoodler_network). Each container serves a specific role:

1. React (Frontend)

• Container Name: spoodler_frontend
• Purpose: Serves the React UI for Spoodler.
• Exposed Ports: 3443:3443

2. Nginx (Reverse Proxy & Static Files)

• Container Name: spoodler_nginx
• Purpose: Serves as a reverse proxy, handling HTTP and HTTPS requests and directing them to the appropriate services.
• Exposed Ports: 8080:80 → HTTP 8443:443 → HTTPS

3. PHP (Backend)

• Container Name: spoodler_php
• Purpose: Runs the PHP application with FPM.

4. MySQL (Production Database)

• Container Name: spoodler_db
• Purpose: Stores production data.
• Exposed Ports: 3306:3306

5. MySQL (Testing Database)

• Container Name: spoodler_test_db
• Purpose: Provides a separate testing database.
• Exposed Ports: 3307:3306

Docker Architecture Diagram