docker-compose.yml, network must be a mapping, not an array

Hey there! If you’re scratching your head over the “network must be a mapping, not an array” error in your Docker Compose file, don’t sweat it – happens to the best of us! This little snag usually crops up when there’s a tiny syntax hiccup in the networks section. The trick here is to ensure that the networks part is set up like a cool map, you know, with keys and values, instead of resembling an array.

Here’s a nifty example to steer you in the right direction:

version: '3'
services:
  service1:
    image: your_image
    networks:
      - network1
      - network2

  service2:
    image: your_image
    networks:
      - network2

networks:
  network1:
  network2:

Couple of pointers: keep the networks section hanging out just outside the services gang, and let each network shine as a key, with optional configurations if they’re feeling fancy (not shown in this laid-back example).

Give your Docker Compose file a once-over, making sure it follows this easygoing structure. If you spill more details or your specific Docker Compose file, I’m here to lend a hand!

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