<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false">Docker Compose v2.36.0 introduces provider services for managing external systems efficiently.Provider services streamline workflows by integrating non-container dependencies into Compose file.Compose delegates lifecycle of external resources to provider binary, enhancing full-stack development capabilities.Developers can create custom providers for various platforms, ensuring a more complete solution.Provider services offer a native way to extend dev environments with no hacks.