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@Cinzya Cinzya commented Aug 31, 2025

Summary

This PR adds comprehensive documentation for the required environment variables feature in Docker Compose files, addressing issue #345.

Changes

1. Main Docker Compose Documentation (docs/builds/packs/docker-compose.md)

  • Added "Required Environment Variables" section explaining the :? syntax
  • Included practical examples showing required, required-with-defaults, and optional variables
  • Documented UI behavior (red borders for empty required fields, sorting, prefilled defaults)

2. Knowledge Base Docker Compose Page (docs/knowledge-base/docker/compose.md)

  • Added comprehensive section on required environment variables
  • Explained syntax and key behaviors
  • Included information about validation and error handling

3. Service Contribution Guide (docs/get-started/contribute/service.md)

  • Added guidance for template authors on using required variables
  • Included example showing how to mark variables as required in service templates
  • Helps contributors understand when to use required vs optional variables

Benefits

  • Improved User Experience: Users can immediately see which configuration is essential
  • Reduced Deployment Failures: Validation happens before container creation
  • Better Service Templates: Template authors can clearly indicate critical configuration
  • Clear Visual Feedback: Red borders and sorted display help users quickly identify required fields

Related Issue

Closes #345

Testing

The documentation has been reviewed for:

  • Technical accuracy
  • Consistency with existing documentation style
  • Proper cross-references between related pages
  • Clear and concise explanations

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Co-Authored-By: Claude [email protected]

@Cinzya Cinzya changed the title docs: add documentation for required environment variables in Docker Compose Add documentation for required environment variables in Docker Compose Aug 31, 2025
@Cinzya Cinzya merged commit 8aee802 into coollabsio:next Aug 31, 2025
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