Reference Documentation¶

This directory contains comprehensive reference materials for the Dolibarr Docker setup. These documents serve as detailed technical references for all components and configurations.

📚 Reference Documents¶

Quick Reference Cheat Sheet ⚡¶

One-page reference with essential commands, configurations, and troubleshooting.

Quick Start: Setup commands for development and production
Essential Commands: Most-used Task commands organized by category
Configuration Examples: Development and production .env templates
Troubleshooting: Quick diagnostic commands for common issues
Security Checklists: Development and production security requirements
Emergency Commands: System recovery and cleanup procedures

Taskfile Commands Reference ¶

Complete reference of all Task commands with descriptions, parameters, and usage examples.

Service Management: Start, stop, status commands
Configuration: Module enablement, company setup
Backup & Maintenance: Data backup and system maintenance
Utilities: Shell access, permissions, health checks
Common Workflows: Step-by-step procedures

Environment Variables Reference ¶

Comprehensive guide to all environment variables used in the Docker setup.

Database Configuration: Connection settings and credentials
Application Settings: Dolibarr-specific configurations
Network & Ports: Port mappings and network settings
Security Variables: Authentication and security settings
Examples by Use Case: Development, production, cloud deployments

Docker Services Reference ¶

Technical documentation of all Docker services, containers, and infrastructure.

Service Specifications: Detailed service configurations
Volume Management: Storage and data persistence
Network Architecture: Inter-service communication
Health Checks: Service monitoring and dependencies
Scaling & Performance: Resource management and optimization

Troubleshooting Reference ¶

Comprehensive troubleshooting guide for common issues and their solutions.

Quick Diagnostics: Immediate health check commands
Service Issues: Container and startup problems
Database Problems: Connection and performance issues
Application Errors: Dolibarr-specific problems
Network & Connectivity: Access and API issues
Error Message Reference: Common errors and solutions

API Reference ¶

Complete reference for the Dolibarr REST API with examples in multiple languages.

Authentication: API key generation and security
Core Endpoints: Users, companies, products, invoices
Request/Response Formats: JSON structures and patterns
Error Handling: HTTP status codes and error responses
Code Examples: JavaScript, Python, PHP, Bash implementations

Configuration Reference ¶

Detailed reference for all configuration files and their structure.

Docker Compose: Service definitions and overrides
Environment Files: Variable organization and examples
Taskfile Structure: Task organization and patterns
Database Configuration: MariaDB settings and initialization
Custom Modules: Module structure and development
Production Settings: Security and performance configurations

URI Reference ¶

Comprehensive list of all tools, technologies, and resources used in this repository.

Core Technologies: Dolibarr, Docker, MariaDB, Task Runner
Development Tools: phpMyAdmin, programming languages, frameworks
Third-party Services: Cloud platforms, monitoring tools
License Information: Open source and commercial license details
Support Resources: Communities, documentation, security tools

🎯 Quick Reference Guide¶

Essential Commands¶

# System health and status
task utilities:health
task services:status

# Service management
task services:start-with-tools    # Development
task services:start               # Production
task services:stop

# Configuration
task config:setup-dev-environment
task config:show-config

# Backup and maintenance
task backup:backup
task maintenance:update

Key Files¶

.env                    # Environment configuration
docker-compose.yml      # Service definitions
Taskfile.yml           # Task automation
custom/                # Custom modules
logs/                  # Application logs
backups/               # Data backups

Important URLs¶

Dolibarr:      http://localhost:8080
phpMyAdmin:    http://localhost:8081
API Explorer:  http://localhost:8080/api/index.php/explorer

🔍 How to Use This Reference¶

For Developers¶

Start with Taskfile Commands Reference for daily workflows
Use Environment Variables Reference for configuration
Consult API Reference for integration work
Refer to Troubleshooting Reference when issues arise

For System Administrators¶

Begin with Docker Services Reference for infrastructure understanding
Review Configuration Reference for deployment setup
Use Troubleshooting Reference for operational issues
Follow Environment Variables Reference for production configs

For DevOps Engineers¶

Study Configuration Reference for CI/CD pipelines
Use Docker Services Reference for orchestration
Implement monitoring based on Troubleshooting Reference
Automate tasks using Taskfile Commands Reference

📖 Document Conventions¶

Symbols and Indicators¶

✅ Required - Must be configured or installed
⚠️ Important - Critical information to note
❌ Optional - Can be skipped or customized
🟢 Low Complexity - Suitable for beginners
🟡 Medium Complexity - Requires some experience
🔴 High Complexity - Advanced configuration

Code Block Formats¶

bash - Shell commands and scripts
yaml - Docker Compose and configuration files
env - Environment variable files
json - API requests and responses
php - Dolibarr custom code
sql - Database queries and schemas

Command Examples¶

All command examples use the Task runner format:

task namespace:command-name

Direct Docker Compose commands are provided as alternatives:

docker-compose --profile internal-db up -d

🤝 Contributing to Reference Documentation¶

Guidelines for Updates¶

Accuracy: Ensure all commands and configurations are tested
Completeness: Include all necessary parameters and options
Examples: Provide practical, working examples
Cross-references: Link to related sections and documents
Version Compatibility: Note version-specific features or changes

Documentation Standards¶

Use clear, descriptive headings
Include table of contents for long documents
Provide both simple and complex examples
Explain the "why" not just the "how"
Keep examples current with the latest versions

Testing Documentation¶

Before submitting updates: 1. Test all command examples in a clean environment 2. Verify all configuration examples work as described 3. Check that all links and cross-references are valid 4. Ensure code examples follow project conventions

📞 Support and Further Reading¶

Getting Help¶

Check Troubleshooting: Start with Troubleshooting Reference
Search Documentation: Use Ctrl+F to find specific topics
Review Examples: Look at complete examples in each reference
Validate Configuration: Use diagnostic commands to verify setup

External Resources¶

Project Resources¶

Main Documentation: ../README.md
Deployment Scenarios: ../deployment-scenarios.md
Quick Start Guide: Project root README
Issue Tracking: Project repository issues

This reference documentation is maintained alongside the Dolibarr Docker project. For the latest updates and additional resources, please refer to the project repository.