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What is the best use and stack for Docker and Docker Compose?

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Answer:
Docker and Docker Compose are best suited for teams building monolithic or small multi-service setups - such as backend, database, cache, and worker. Use them for a stable local/CI setup, and move to managed containers later before switching to full Kubernetes.

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