From aa79a95b35480938edad0cbd655ce7ac1e35b8c0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Andrew Hopp Date: Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:01:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] docs: add note about application startup delay Add clarification that the application may take 10-15 seconds to fully start after running docker compose up. This helps users understand why the app may not be immediately accessible at localhost:3000. Fixes #23500 --- .../docker-concepts/the-basics/what-is-docker-compose.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/content/get-started/docker-concepts/the-basics/what-is-docker-compose.md b/content/get-started/docker-concepts/the-basics/what-is-docker-compose.md index 90b1db134f2b..c0c600020618 100644 --- a/content/get-started/docker-concepts/the-basics/what-is-docker-compose.md +++ b/content/get-started/docker-concepts/the-basics/what-is-docker-compose.md @@ -81,7 +81,7 @@ Follow the instructions to run the to-do list app on your system. If this feels overwhelming, don't worry! You'll get there! -5. With everything now up and running, you can open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser to see the site. Feel free to add items to the list, check them off, and remove them. +5. With everything now up and running, you can open [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) in your browser to see the site. Note that the application may take 10-15 seconds to fully start. If the page doesn't load right away, wait a moment and refresh. Feel free to add items to the list, check them off, and remove them. ![A screenshot of a webpage showing the todo-list application running on port 3000](images/todo-list-app.webp?border=true&w=950&h=400)