Seeking best practices for integrating .NET Web API with Docker Compose

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Hi everyone,

I’m developing a .NET Web API project and planning to use Docker Compose to manage containerization. I have a few questions and would love to hear some advice or best practices from the community:

1. Comparison between appsettings.json and .env

   • appsettings.json is the built-in configuration method for .NET, while .env is often used for Docker or environment variable settings.
   • I’d like to understand the advantages of using appsettings.json in project development and deployment. Are there specific scenarios where it should be prioritized over .env?

2. Environment-specific appsettings.json management

   • When packaging the project into a Docker image, what is the recommended way to include only the relevant appsettings.json file (e.g., for Development or Production environments)?
   • I’m considering using build args or replacing the file through CI/CD pipelines. Would this be a reasonable approach, or is there a better method?

Looking forward to your insights and suggestions. Thanks in advance!