Debugging a Mysterious Docker Issue

Short summary

Container exited unexpectedly due to missing database dependency. Author found the issue via real-time logs and fixed it using Docker Compose depends_on ordering. Relatable anecdote lacking code examples or technical depth.

• •Docker container was exiting because database wasn't ready
• •Real-time logs (docker logs -f) helped identify the root cause
• •Solution: add depends_on in Docker Compose to enforce startup order

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