Docker: Add a staging environment

This documentation is part of the Node.js guide. You can view the complete guide here: How to use and deploy a Node.js app with Docker.

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You can easily modify this boilerplate to add a staging environment. To do so:

1. Create a copy of docker/docker-compose.production.yml and name it docker/docker-compose.staging.yml. This file defines the containers and configuration for your staging environment.
2. Create the secrets file secrets/my-app.staging containing any sensitive information required for staging, such as database passwords or API keys.
3. In the Makefile, locate the section labelled "Staging platform" and uncomment it.

Finally, run make help to view the new staging commands that are now available.