docker-compose for Next.js + NestJS local dev

📰 Dev.to · Mahmoud Mokaddem

Learn to set up a local development environment for Next.js and NestJS using docker-compose with hot reload and database waiting services

intermediate Published 9 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install Docker and docker-compose on your local machine to enable containerization
  2. Create a docker-compose.yml file to define services for Next.js, NestJS, and Postgres
  3. Configure the Next.js service to use hot reload and map the port for local access
  4. Configure the NestJS service to wait for the Postgres database to be ready before starting
  5. Run docker-compose up to start all services and enable hot reload for both Next.js and NestJS
Who Needs to Know This

This setup is beneficial for full-stack developers working on projects that involve both frontend and backend development, as it streamlines the local development process and ensures consistency across different environments.

Key Insight

💡 Using docker-compose for local development of Next.js and NestJS projects ensures a consistent and efficient environment with features like hot reload and service dependency management

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💡 Simplify local dev for Next.js + NestJS with docker-compose! Hot reload, database waiting, and more

Key Takeaways

Learn to set up a local development environment for Next.js and NestJS using docker-compose with hot reload and database waiting services

Full Article

The docker-compose I use for Next.js + NestJS + Postgres locally — hot reload that actually fires, services that wait for the database, and the gotchas tutorials skip.
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