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5/9/2026
Run PHP and MySQL in Docker

Run PHP and MySQL in Docker

Short summary

Complete Docker Compose tutorial for running PHP 8.2 with Apache, MySQL 8.0, and phpMyAdmin. Includes Dockerfile, configuration files, database connection retry logic, and copy-paste commands to run locally.

  • Ready-to-use Docker Compose stack with PHP + Apache + MySQL
  • Includes health checks and service dependency management
  • Step-by-step setup with working PHP connection code

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