Removes containers, networks, and named volumes.
Section: Project Lifecycle
Stop and remove volumes
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bash
docker compose down -vExplanation
Use carefully because stateful data will be deleted.
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Start services in foreground
Builds, creates, and starts all services defined in the Compose project.
Start existing containers
Starts previously created services without recreating them.
Stop running services
Gracefully stops running containers in the project.