docker-build-test

Pre-push validation for Docker builds uses a deterministic Make-based pipeline to run targets like validate, all, build, and test locally before committing changes. This enforces a mandatory checklist to catch errors early and prevent late pipeline failures.

A Make-based workflow automates Docker validation through command targets such as validate, all, build, test, info, and clean. It provides a deterministic local pipeline to ensure multi-image builds and tests pass before pushing any changes.

Yes, local Docker checks support multi-image workflows, including images configured with healthchecks and pgbouncer. The validation pipeline builds and tests these images locally to verify they pass common failure modes before pushing.

The Docker CLI is supported for fallback scenarios when running pre-push validation. While the primary workflow is Make-based, standard Docker CLI commands can be used directly to build and test images if Make targets are unavailable.

Preventing CI/CD failures from Docker builds requires enforcing a mandatory pre-push validation checklist. Running a deterministic local Make pipeline with build and test targets catches errors early before changes are committed and pushed to the pipeline.

Docker builds fail late in CI/CD pipelines due to missing pre-push validation. Implementing a deterministic local workflow to validate builds and tests before committing changes catches common failure modes early and prevents downstream errors.