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Docker Best Practices

Layer caching: Copy dependency files (package.json, requirements.txt) before source code so installs are cached when only code changes.
Multi-stage builds: Compile in a builder stage, copy only the binary/bundle to a minimal runtime image. Final images shrink 5-10x.
Non-root user: Never run as root in production. Create a dedicated user with minimal permissions to limit the blast radius of a compromise.
.dockerignore: Exclude .git, node_modules, __pycache__, .env, and test dirs. Smaller build context = faster builds + no leaked secrets.
Pin versions: Use specific base image tags (node:22-slim, not node:latest) so builds are reproducible and not broken by upstream changes.
Health checks: Add HEALTHCHECK so orchestrators can detect when your app is down and auto-restart or stop routing traffic to it.

FAQ

What is a multi-stage Docker build?

A multi-stage build uses multiple FROM statements in a single Dockerfile. The first stage installs dependencies and compiles your code. The second stage copies only the final artifacts into a minimal base image. This dramatically reduces the final image size — often 5-10x smaller — because build tools, dev dependencies, and intermediate files are left behind in the discarded build stage.

Why should I run containers as a non-root user?

Running as root inside a container is a security risk. If an attacker exploits a vulnerability in your app, they gain root access to the container — and potentially the host through container escapes. Creating a dedicated non-root user with minimal permissions limits the blast radius. Most orchestrators (Kubernetes, ECS) also enforce or recommend non-root by default.

What should go in a .dockerignore file?

Exclude everything not needed to build or run the app: node_modules, __pycache__, .git, .env files, test directories, documentation, IDE configs, and local build artifacts. This speeds up context transfer, prevents secrets from leaking into the image, and avoids cache-busting when unrelated files change.

How do Docker health checks work?

A HEALTHCHECK instruction tells Docker how to test whether your container is still working. Docker runs the specified command at a set interval. If the command returns a non-zero exit code, the container is marked unhealthy. Orchestrators like Docker Swarm and Kubernetes use this signal to restart failed containers or stop routing traffic to them.

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