sail

Pros of Compose

• More versatile and can be used with any project, not just Laravel
• Offers more advanced configuration options and customization
• Has a larger community and ecosystem of resources

Cons of Compose

• Steeper learning curve for beginners
• Requires more manual setup and configuration
• Less optimized out-of-the-box for Laravel-specific development

Code Comparison

Sail (docker-compose.yml):

version: '3'
services:
    laravel.test:
        build:
            context: ./vendor/laravel/sail/runtimes/8.1
            dockerfile: Dockerfile
            args:
                WWWGROUP: '${WWWGROUP}'
        image: sail-8.1/app
        ports:
            - '${APP_PORT:-80}:80'

Compose (docker-compose.yml):

version: '3'
services:
  web:
    build: .
    ports:
      - "8000:8000"
  db:
    image: postgres
    environment:
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: example

Sail is designed specifically for Laravel projects, providing a simpler setup with pre-configured services tailored for Laravel development. Compose, on the other hand, offers more flexibility and can be used with any project, but requires more manual configuration.

Sail's configuration is more concise and includes Laravel-specific optimizations, while Compose's configuration is more generic and requires additional setup for Laravel projects. However, Compose's flexibility allows for more complex multi-container applications and custom configurations.

Pros of Laradock

• More comprehensive and flexible, supporting a wider range of services and technologies
• Highly customizable, allowing for fine-tuned configurations
• Can be used with multiple projects simultaneously

Cons of Laradock

• Steeper learning curve due to its complexity
• Requires more setup time and configuration
• Larger footprint, consuming more disk space and resources

Code Comparison

Laradock (docker-compose.yml):

version: '3'
services:
  workspace:
    build:
      context: ./workspace
    volumes:
      - ${APP_CODE_PATH_HOST}:${APP_CODE_PATH_CONTAINER}

Sail (docker-compose.yml):

version: '3'
services:
    laravel.test:
        build:
            context: ./vendor/laravel/sail/runtimes/8.1
        volumes:
            - '.:/var/www/html'

Laradock offers more granular control over service configurations, while Sail provides a simpler, more streamlined approach tailored specifically for Laravel applications. Laradock's flexibility comes at the cost of increased complexity, whereas Sail prioritizes ease of use and quick setup for Laravel projects. The choice between the two depends on project requirements, team expertise, and desired level of customization.

Pros of devcontainers/cli

• Language-agnostic, supporting multiple programming languages and frameworks
• Integrates well with Visual Studio Code and other IDEs
• Offers more flexibility in container configuration

Cons of devcontainers/cli

• Steeper learning curve for developers new to containerization
• Requires more manual setup compared to Sail's pre-configured environment
• Less opinionated, which may lead to inconsistencies across projects

Code Comparison

Sail (Laravel):

services:
    laravel.test:
        build:
            context: ./vendor/laravel/sail/runtimes/8.2
            dockerfile: Dockerfile
            args:
                WWWGROUP: '${WWWGROUP}'
        image: sail-8.2/app
        ports:
            - '${APP_PORT:-80}:80'

devcontainers/cli:

{
    "name": "My Dev Container",
    "image": "mcr.microsoft.com/devcontainers/base:ubuntu",
    "features": {
        "ghcr.io/devcontainers/features/node:1": {}
    },
    "forwardPorts": [3000]
}

The code snippets show the different approaches to container configuration. Sail uses a Docker Compose file with pre-configured services, while devcontainers/cli uses a JSON configuration file that allows for more customization.

Pros of Containers

• Broader application support: Covers a wide range of applications and frameworks beyond Laravel
• Production-ready: Designed for both development and production environments
• Extensive customization options: Offers more configuration possibilities for advanced users

Cons of Containers

• Steeper learning curve: Requires more Docker knowledge compared to Sail's simplified approach
• Less Laravel-specific optimizations: May need additional configuration for Laravel projects
• Larger image sizes: Generally results in larger container images than Sail

Code Comparison

Sail (Docker Compose example):

services:
    laravel.test:
        build:
            context: ./vendor/laravel/sail/runtimes/8.2
            dockerfile: Dockerfile
            args:
                WWWGROUP: '${WWWGROUP}'
        image: sail-8.2/app

Containers (Docker Compose example):

services:
    myapp:
        image: bitnami/php-fpm:latest
        volumes:
            - ./:/app
        environment:
            - PHP_ENABLE_OPCACHE=yes

Both examples show basic service configurations, but Containers requires more manual setup for Laravel-specific needs.