Fixes issue #1827 where Docker Compose wasn't properly loading .env.local file.
Problem:
- Docker Compose expects .env file for variable substitution but docs say to use .env.local
- This caused environment variables to not be loaded in Docker containers
Solution:
- Updated docker-compose.yaml to load both .env and .env.local files
- Created setup-env.sh script to help users sync .env.local to .env
- Updated documentation with clear instructions for Docker users
- Maintains backward compatibility with existing setups
Changes:
- Modified docker-compose.yaml to use array syntax for env_file
- Added scripts/setup-env.sh helper script
- Updated CONTRIBUTING.md and index.md documentation
This ensures environment variables work correctly in Docker while maintaining
the security best practice of using .env.local for sensitive data.
Contributed by: Keoma Wright
