What are the best practices for creating Docker images?

What are the best practices for creating Docker images?

Some best practices include using a minimal base image, keeping images small, and leveraging multi-stage builds.

Can you explain why using a minimal base image is important?

Using a minimal base image reduces the attack surface and speeds up the build and deployment process.

What is a multi-stage build?

A multi-stage build allows you to use multiple FROM statements in your Dockerfile, enabling you to copy only the necessary artifacts to the final image.

How can I optimize my Docker images further?

You can optimize by removing unnecessary files, using .dockerignore, and regularly updating your base images.