How to Install Docker and Laravel on Windows with WSL and Ubuntu Setup

Overview

Learn how to properly set up Laravel with Docker on Windows in this comprehensive 41-minute tutorial. Follow a step-by-step guide to install and configure Docker, WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux), Ubuntu, and all necessary Laravel dependencies including PHP, Composer, and MySQL. Master professional development workflows by setting up Laravel Sail, configuring your database connections, and running your application through Docker containers. The tutorial includes detailed terminal commands, troubleshooting for common setup issues, and practical demonstrations of accessing your website and database. Perfect for Windows developers looking to create a professional Laravel development environment without the typical configuration headaches.

Syllabus

00:00 Intro
05:03 Installing WSL & Ubuntu
09:33 Installing Docker Desktop on Windows
17:31 Laravel dependencies inside WSL
21:08 Setting up Laravel Sail
23:10 Open the project in Visual Studio Code
25:01 Open your project folder
25:47 Setting up our database & .env file
26:37 Running Laravel with Docker
28:44 Viewing our database inside DBeaver
34:56 How to view your website in the browser
36:27 How to start everything up again, after closing it down