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+# nodejsmysqldockercompose
+A sample example of nodejs(dockerized container) and mysql(dockerized container).
+
+## Run
+```
+docker-compose up
+```
+This will start 2 dockerized container mysql and nodejs. 
+
+**nodejs container** will connect **mysql** running inside the container.