fix: local docker-compose setup (#460)

README.md

@@ -62,11 +62,25 @@ Questions? Find answers on our [Help page](https://standardnotes.org/help).
 
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-### Running with Docker image
+### Docker setup
 
-You can run the application by using our [official Docker image](https://hub.docker.com/r/standardnotes/web)
+Docker is the quick and easy way to try out Standard Notes. We highly recommend using our official [Docker hub image](https://hub.docker.com/repository/docker/standardnotes/web).
 
-Make sure you are using the appropriate tag for your use case. `develop` branch is tagged with `latest` and `master` branch is tagged with `stable`.
+### Standalone instance
+
+Before you start make sure you have a `.env` file copied from the sample `env.sample` and configured with your parameters.
+
+If your intention is not contributing but just running the app we recommend using our official image from Docker hub like this:
+```
+docker run -d -p 3001:3001 --env-file=your-env-file standardnotes/web:stable
+```
+
+Or if you want to use the `develop` branch that is in a work-in-progress state please use:
+```
+docker run -d -p 3001:3001 --env-file=your-env-file standardnotes/web:latest
+```
+
+You can then access the app at `http://localhost:3001` (please check Docker container logs if the server has started already and is listening on connections).
 
 ### Running Locally
 
@@ -83,21 +97,6 @@ This repo contains the core code used in the web app, as well as the Electron-ba
 
 Then open your browser to `http://localhost:3001`.
 
-### Running Locally with Docker
-
-To run the app locally with Docker, first create a configuration file:
-
-```
-cp .env.sample .env
-```
-
-Adjust the configuration file if needed. Then start the application by typing:
-
-```
-docker-compose build
-docker-compose up
-```
-
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 **Extensions Manager and Batch Manager:**
@@ -124,3 +123,17 @@ SF_DEFAULT_SERVER=https://sync.myserver
 - Desktop app: https://github.com/standardnotes/desktop
 - Mobile (iOS & Android): https://github.com/standardnotes/mobile
 - Extensions: https://github.com/sn-extensions
+
+## Contributing
+
+For contributing we highly recommend you use our docker-compose setup that is provided in this repository.
+
+### Docker compose setup
+
+Use the included [docker-compose.yml](docker-compose.yml) file to build Standard Notes with `docker-compose`. Once your `.env` file has been copied and configured, simply run:
+
+```
+docker-compose up -d
+```
+
+This should load the app container and run the necessary scripts. You should then be able to reach the app at `http://localhost:3001`