Magento2 is a robust eCommerce platform, but setting up a local development environment with its many dependencies—PHP, MySQL, Nginx, Redis, Elasticsearch, and more—can feel like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Enter Docker, the ultimate tool for simplifying Magento2 development. At Ariya InfoTech, we rely on Docker to streamline our Magento2 workflows. As Yuvraj Raulji, our Magento2 expert, explains: “Docker simplifies Magento2 setup by using pre-configured containers, reducing compatibility issues and speeding up development.” In this guide, we’ll break down the essential Docker containers needed to run Magento2 efficiently and how they work together.