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 ### Docker Compose Patterns
 
-This project includes three Docker Compose configurations for different purposes:
+This project includes three Docker Compose configurations for different purposes.
+
+> **📖 For detailed patterns, workflows, and troubleshooting, see [DOCKER_COMPOSE_GUIDE.md](DOCKER_COMPOSE_GUIDE.md)**
 
 #### Pattern 1: Start Application Server