Healthchecks let Docker verify that a container is actually ready and responding (not just “running”). This README gives you:
- A 2‑minute intro to how healthchecks work in Compose
- Ready‑to‑paste examples for common services (MariaDB, Nextcloud FPM, Nginx, Portainer, Gitea, Registry, Redis, Drone…)
- Patterns, best practices, and troubleshooting tips
- How to wire healthchecks into
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