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Discover how to resolve websocket connection problems between your Go application and a database in Docker Compose. Learn about Docker networking and proper container configurations.
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Solving the websocket Connection Issue in Docker Compose for Go Applications

When developing applications with Go, you might encounter issues while connecting to a database over a websocket, particularly when your application and database are both running inside Docker containers using Docker Compose. If you've found yourself in the frustrating scenario of your Go app failing to connect to a websocket, you're not alone. In this guide, we’ll break down the problem and guide you through the solution step-by-step.

The Problem

Imagine you have a simple Go application that needs to connect to a database running in a Docker container via a websocket. Sounds easy, right? It works seamlessly when you run the database using a simple docker run command, but once you transition to Docker Compose, the connection fails. You receive error messages like:

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This issue usually arises due to incorrect configurations in your Docker Compose file, particularly regarding networking between containers. Let's look deeper into the scenarios which might prevent your Go application from successfully establishing a connection to the database.

Analyzing the Solution

Initial Docker Compose Configuration

You might have started with a Docker Compose setup that looks similar to this:

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While this configuration appears to set everything up correctly, the error indicates that the application is struggling to resolve the hostname gremlin. Here’s how to troubleshoot and set up a working configuration.

Troubleshooting the Connection

Inspect the Dockerfile Configuration: Before diving into Docker Compose, confirm if the Dockerfile for the gremlin-server already has an EXPOSE 8182 directive. This line tells Docker to expose the port internally but does not necessarily bind it to the host or make it accessible from other containers.

Remove Conflicting Port Mapping: The port mapping defined in your Compose file (- 8182:8182) can sometimes cause confusion in networking. This could lead to timeouts or resolution issues when your app tries to access the database.

Solution: Remove the ports section for the db service in the Docker Compose file:

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The Final Configuration

With these adjustments, your updated Docker Compose file should look like this:

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Verifying the Changes

After making these changes, try running your Docker Compose setup again. The Go application should now be able to resolve the hostname db and successfully connect to the websocket at the address you configured in the environment variable.

Conclusion

While the initial configuration might seem correct, it's essential to understand how Docker networking works when containers communicate with each other. The key takeaway here is that EXPOSE, while useful, can sometimes lead to issues if you've also defined port mappings that can conflict.

If you've encountered similar problems or have insights about the technical specifics of Docker's networking, please share your experiences in the comments below. Happy coding!