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network_mode: "service:[service name]" not adequately documented.

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Description

@ the docs it reads

Network mode. Use the same values as the docker client --network parameter, plus the special form service:[service name].

But I can't find anything that clearly states what it's supposed to do, just guesses and vague answers.

Same as https://github.com/docker/docker.github.io/issues/5325
But someone closed it and said "feel free to reopen it" but ignored when people asked to reopen.

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Research direction

Start with the current Docker documentation text for the network mode option and review the related issue at docker/docker.github.io#5325. Establish what network_mode: "service:[service name]" does and document that behavior clearly, including the service-name form. Done means the option no longer requires readers to infer its meaning from guesses or vague answers.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker
Domain
documentation, networking
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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