# Docker Compose Examples Reference

This directory contains example Docker Compose configurations for various Minecraft server setups using itzg containers.

## Purpose

These examples serve as:
- **Reference implementations** for common server configurations
- **Edge case demonstrations** for complex scenarios
- **Learning materials** for understanding itzg container capabilities
- **Templates** for Stronghold to generate similar configurations

## Categories

### Basic Examples
- Simple vanilla server
- Basic modded server (Forge/Fabric)
- Basic plugin server (Paper/Spigot)

### Advanced Examples
- Multi-server setups
- Proxy server configurations
- Modpack installations
- Custom configurations

### Edge Cases
- Complex volume mounts
- Multiple mod sources
- Environment variable substitution
- Generic pack installations
- Custom network configurations

## Source

Examples are typically sourced from:
- [itzg/docker-minecraft-server GitHub examples](https://github.com/itzg/docker-minecraft-server)
- Community contributions
- Documentation examples
- Real-world use cases

## Usage in Stronghold

Stronghold should:
1. Analyze these examples to understand configuration patterns
2. Generate similar configurations dynamically based on user input
3. Provide presets/templates based on common patterns
4. Handle edge cases gracefully in the UI