Server & DevOps
Dockerfile Builder (Node/PHP)
Generate optimized Dockerfiles for Node.js (Express/Next.js) and PHP stacks — multi-stage builds, alpine/slim bases, non-root user, healthchecks — plus a matching .dockerignore and docker-compose.yml with MySQL/Postgres/Redis services. Container best practices without the research.
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The Docker File Builder generates a production-quality Dockerfile, a matching .dockerignore, and a docker-compose.yml for Node.js and PHP applications from a handful of dropdowns. Choose Next.js, Express, or generic Node with your Node version and package manager (npm, yarn, or pnpm), or pick PHP-FPM with nginx or PHP with Apache on PHP 8.2 to 8.4. Toggles cover multi-stage builds for dramatically smaller images, alpine versus Debian base images, a non-root user, and a working HEALTHCHECK, while compose checkboxes add MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Redis services with sane environment variables and named volumes.
This free tool by Hosting Cambodia is designed for developers and DevOps teams in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, and across Cambodia and the region who want to containerise apps without copying a random Dockerfile from the internet that installs half of Debian. Every output follows current best practice: lockfile-based installs for reproducible builds, dependency layers cached separately from source code, secrets excluded via .dockerignore, and clear comments marking anything you should adjust, such as passwords and entry files. Copy or download each file and run docker compose up -d --build.
Frequently asked questions
What does a multi-stage build actually save?
It separates the build environment from the runtime image, so dev dependencies, build caches, and source artifacts never ship to production. For a typical Next.js app this can shrink the final image by hundreds of megabytes and reduces the attack surface at the same time.
Should I choose alpine or the Debian-based image?
Alpine is much smaller and ideal for most Node and PHP apps. Choose the Debian variant (slim or bookworm) if you depend on native modules or PHP extensions that need glibc or extra system libraries, as those occasionally fail to compile on Alpine's musl libc.
Why is PHP-FPM paired with an nginx service in docker-compose.yml?
PHP-FPM speaks the FastCGI protocol, not HTTP, so it cannot serve web requests alone. The generated compose file adds an nginx container in front that serves static files and forwards .php requests to the app container on port 9000, which is the standard production pattern.
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