[help wanted] Docker Compose setup for easy deployment

[stefanoviana]

We have a basic Dockerfile but need a proper Docker Compose setup.

Should include:

• DeepAlpha bot container
• PostgreSQL database
• .env configuration
• Health checks
• Auto-restart on crash

A docker-compose up should get everything running in 1 command.

Difficulty: Easy-Medium

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[Maherimtiyaz]

Hi ,

I’d like to contribute to this issue if it’s still open.

I understand the goal is to move from a basic Dockerfile to a full Docker Compose setup that allows a one-command startup including the DeepAlpha bot and PostgreSQL database, along with proper environment configuration and health checks.

My planned approach:
Create a docker-compose.yml with services for:
DeepAlpha bot container
PostgreSQL database container
Add .env support for configuration (DB credentials, app config, etc.)
Configure service dependency using depends_on
Add health checks for PostgreSQL and bot service readiness
Enable auto-restart policy (restart: unless-stopped or similar)
Ensure docker compose up starts full stack cleanly

Before starting implementation, I wanted to confirm:
Is this issue still available for contribution, or is someone already actively working on it?

Also happy to align with any preferred architecture or existing patterns in the project.

Thanks!

[stefanoviana]

Hey @Maherimtiyaz, awesome - the issue is all yours!

Here is what we need:

1. docker-compose.yml with deepalpha service (Python 3.12), postgres (PostgreSQL 16), shared .env, health checks + restart policy

2. Dockerfile improvements: multi-stage build, non-root user

3. A short section in README explaining docker-compose up -d

The current Dockerfile is basic - feel free to rewrite it completely.

Let me know if you have questions. Looking forward to your PR!

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