intermediateDocker Compose: Services, Networks, Volumes, Scaling & Health Checks

What is the difference between docker compose down and docker compose down -v?

docker compose down stops and removes the containers and the project's network, but leaves named volumes (and their data) intact. Adding -v additionally removes the named volumes, which is destructive for any stateful service — useful for a genuinely clean slate, but it will permanently delete database data if used carelessly.

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