Summary

The current Base node setup documentation could be enhanced with comprehensive Docker Compose examples and troubleshooting guides to improve the developer experience for running Base nodes.

Problem Statement

While the existing documentation covers the basics of running a Base node, developers often encounter challenges when:

• Setting up nodes in containerized environments
• Configuring proper networking between op-node and op-geth
• Managing persistent data volumes
• Troubleshooting common startup issues
• Scaling node infrastructure

Proposed Solution

Enhance the documentation with:

1. Docker Compose Examples

• Basic Setup: Simple docker-compose.yml for single-node deployment
• Production Setup: Multi-container setup with proper networking
• Archive Node: Configuration for running archive nodes
• Monitoring: Integration with Prometheus/Grafana

2. Configuration Templates

# Example docker-compose.yml structure
version: '3.8'
services:
  op-geth:
    image: us-docker.pkg.dev/oplabs-tools-artifacts/images/op-geth:latest
    ports:
      - "8545:8545"
      - "8546:8546"
    volumes:
      - geth-data:/data
    environment:
      - GETH_DATADIR=/data
  
  op-node:
    image: us-docker.pkg.dev/oplabs-tools-artifacts/images/op-node:latest
    depends_on:
      - op-geth
    environment:
      - OP_NODE_L1_ETH_RPC=https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/YOUR_KEY

3. Troubleshooting Section

• Common error messages and solutions
• Network connectivity issues
• Sync problems and recovery
• Performance optimization tips
• Resource requirements guidance

4. Environment-Specific Guides

• Development: Quick setup for testing
• Staging: Configuration for pre-production
• Production: High-availability setup
• Cloud Deployment: AWS/GCP/Azure specific configurations

Benefits

• Faster Onboarding: Developers can get nodes running quickly
• Reduced Support Burden: Self-service troubleshooting
• Better Adoption: Lower barrier to entry for Base infrastructure
• Standardization: Consistent deployment patterns
• Community Growth: More developers running Base nodes

Implementation Plan

1. Create comprehensive docker-compose examples
2. Add troubleshooting documentation
3. Include environment-specific deployment guides
4. Add monitoring and observability examples
5. Create video tutorials or interactive guides

Additional Context

This enhancement would significantly improve the developer experience for Base node operators and could lead to increased network decentralization as more developers can easily run their own nodes.

Priority: Medium-High - Infrastructure documentation improvements
Effort: Medium - Requires documentation writing and testing
Impact: High - Benefits entire Base ecosystem/