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The purpose of this project was to get a docker-compose setup with good developer ergonomics.

Basically you should just be able to `docker-compose up` and start hacking at front-end or back-end code and have hot reloading of both _just work_.

I aimed to keep things pretty minimal. With some effort you can swap Redux for Unstated, pick a different component library, swap my api router for gorilla mux, whatever you want.

Happy to make changes based on feedback. I'm _sure_ this could be improved with more eyes on it.

Enjoy :)

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Is a requirement of this framework to only use PNG for graphics? On a more serious note this is awesome! Good job PNGR would be great for a new project.

I can't tell if it was a joke, but just in case someone else has problems:

Postres

Nginx

Golang

React

So .. nope! :)

It's in the title of this very submission =b

Yup! Which in some cases would get truncated, i.e. in the HN interface itself: "Show HN: PNGR – Docker-compose for a Postgres-Ngin...".

Neither web or the mobile site seems to truncate the title so not sure what "HN interface itself" you're referring to. Maybe you're using a third-part client?

Despite all my downvoters ... when you’re in single comment view the text most definitely is truncated on both desktop and mobile :).

That's absolutely true! Haven't noticed that before. I guess me and most people don't look for the title while responding to a comment.

Believe it or not, I generally find myself in these submissions based on viewing comments from https://news.ycombinator.com/newcomments . So yeah, just a bit jarring seeing so many people basically use the downvote button to call me a liar.

This is bad ergonomics because to use it the developer has to install Docker which is a monster made by commercial company and run with root privileges. It's privileges are enough to gather "telemetry" including you browser cookies and history, install and uninstall software or delete all files on your hard drive. Why would anyone want to run such dangerous daemon I don't understand.

Also on Windows and Mac Docker user virtual machines with worse performance.

It is OK to install Docker on a throwaway VPS, or in office, but not on your own machine.

Instead of this poor designed technology it is better to use portable programs (which can be downloaded in binary form to avoid compilation) and collection of bash scripts. Then you won't have to install the aforementioned proprietary daemon.

Bad ergonomics? Pretty much every developer I interact with has Docker already installed, which makes this very ergonomic to use.

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