Developing and testing APIs locally connected to a database is no joke. The database often becomes a... Tagged with go, docker, mysql, api.

Francesco Ciulla

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Developing and testing APIs locally with databases can be streamlined using Docker. This guide shows how to Dockerize a Golang API with MySQL, leveraging best practices like using lighter base images, multi-stage builds, creating binaries, and breaking down layers. It also covers how to set up Docker Compose to manage the API and MySQL containers, ensuring seamless integration and easy management.

Dockerizing a Golang API with MySQL and adding Docker Compose Support

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<p>I’ve used a similar approach for my own projects and found that using <code>alpine</code> as the final stage image significantly reduces the container size, making it easier to deploy and manage 🚀. Plus, Docker Compose really simplifies the process of spinning up and down the entire stack for local testing.</p>
