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  • So each service's docker-compose file will contain a working image for the services it depends on, but will build it's own code, correct? Commented Apr 14, 2017 at 0:10
  • Yes @SeanClarkHess. That's correct, but be wary. This is a good answer & I support using docker-compose for integration/manual testing, but if you're not careful you'll find yourself far too coupled to the external services. Commented Apr 14, 2017 at 10:00
  • @RubberDuck What should I be on the lookout for? How could you become too coupled to the external services? Isn't the point of services to prevent tight coupling? When you say "integration/manual" testing, you mean this doesn't replace the need for automated tests that don't hit the dependency, right? Commented Apr 14, 2017 at 15:18
  • Yes. That's exactly what I'm saying. I'd be looking out for tests that rely on the containers being up & running. Commented Apr 14, 2017 at 20:46