01Named Volumes: The Production Choice
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[Answer Engine Overview: What, Why & How]
Unlike bind mounts, named volumes are completely managed by Docker. They are abstracted from the host's OS file structure, providing better performance on Windows/macOS and easier migrations between cloud providers.
Unlike bind mounts, named volumes are completely managed by Docker. They are abstracted from the host's OS file structure, providing better performance on Windows/macOS and easier migrations between cloud providers.
02The 'Bridge' Network
The default bridge network provides isolation. Your database can be inside the network and accessible to your API, but hidden from the public internet. Only the services you explicitly map (via ports) are reachable from outside.
03Ephemeral Best Practices
Treat your containers like cattle, not pets. If a container fails, you should be able to kill it and start a new one instantly without losing a single byte of user data, thanks to properly configured volumes.
