How to run Laravel with Docker Compose on Ubuntu v22.04

Laravel, a widely-used PHP framework, is favored for its modularity and ease of use, and it is utilized by over 720,000 websites globally. This guide details the process of running a Laravel application using Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu 22.04, focusing on setting up a development environment with MySQL and the Backpack package for admin panel customization. It explores the use of multi-stage Docker builds to optimize the application for both development and production, highlighting the benefits of Docker's containerization technology in creating portable applications. The guide also covers the configuration of the Dockerfile and Docker Compose file, emphasizing the importance of the dockerignore file for security and efficiency, and provides step-by-step instructions on building and deploying the Laravel application locally. This setup offers an alternative to Laravel Sail, providing a more tailored and efficient solution for production environments.