Introduced version 3.5 of the docker-compose.yml specification. This version requires Docker Engine 17.06.0 or above. Added support for the shm_size parameter in build configurations. Added support for the isolation parameter in service definitions. Added support for custom names for network, secret and config definitions

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⚠️ This release don't display properly its version! Instead of displaying the tag the docker compose version display its commit hash. 🐛 Fixes. Only override service mac if set on the main network. by @apollo13; Exclude one-off container running convergence by @ndeloof; Can't render progress concurrently with buildkit by @ndeloof

As of this writing in May 2023, Docker is planning to desupport the Python version of Compose by the end of June 2023, which will reduce the number of options in this matrix. In particular, this will mean the version: line is ignored always, and any file will be interpreted as per the Compose Specification and not one of the older file formats.

Learn the key concepts of Docker Compose whilst building a simple Python web application. Find out about the latest enhancements and bug fixes. Find information on defining services, networks, and volumes for a Docker application. Explore general FAQs and find out how to give feedback.

Dec 30, 2020 · So it’s safe to say 3.9 is the latest v3.x version. Though, it might not be necessarily your best option… – for single node docker-compose deployments, you are better of to use the lastest v2.x specification, which still is 2.4, unless you want to use secrets, which are only available in the v3 schema.

Jan 31, 2023 · We’ll walk through new Docker Compose features the team has built, share what we plan to work on next, and remind you to switch to Compose V2 as soon as possible. Compose V1 support will no longer be provided after June 2023 and will be removed from all future Docker Desktop versions.

When working with Docker and Docker Compose, understanding their versioning systems and compatibility requirements is essential for ensuring stable, scalable, and feature-rich containerized applications.

Apr 26, 2022 · Currently, 78% of Docker Compose users running the latest version of Docker Desktop use Compose V2, so we’re confident in making it generally available for production workflows. When is Compose V2 GA and what does it mean? April 26, 2022 marks the GA of Docker Compose V2.

The latest Compose file format is defined by the Compose Specification and is implemented by Docker Compose 1.27.0+. Looking for more detail on Docker and Compose compatibility? We recommend keeping up-to-date with newer releases as much as possible.