docker-patterns

Apply Docker best practices for multi-stage builds and Compose setups.

4|Updated Dec 5, 2025
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Skill: docker-patterns
Source: https://github.com/aaaa47080/stock_agent/tree/main/.opencode/skills/docker-patterns
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides tested Docker patterns and practices to accelerate local development, reduce configuration drift, and improve container reliability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Dockerfile Best Practices: guidelines for building efficient multi-stage images, security, and caching.
  • Docker Compose for Local Dev: example services with healthchecks and dev-time configurations.
  • Project Hygiene & Tooling: .dockerignore, volume management, and common issues to prevent. Use Case: When starting a new backend service, apply these patterns to ensure reproducibility across environments.

Quick Start

Set up a local development environment by building a multi-stage Docker image and running it with Docker Compose.

Frequently Asked Questions about docker-patterns

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are the best practices for building multi-stage Dockerfiles for local development?

Multi-stage Dockerfiles best practices involve separating build dependencies from runtime images to reduce image size and improve caching. This Skill provides validated templates and step-by-step instructions for configuring efficient multi-stage builds tailored for local development environments.

How do I configure Docker Compose for local web services with healthchecks?

Configuring Docker Compose for local web services requires defining services with proper healthchecks and dev-time configurations. This Skill delivers example setups for orchestrating typical web services, ensuring reliable container management and reducing local configuration drift.

What should I include in a .dockerignore file to maintain project hygiene?

A .dockerignore file should exclude unnecessary local files, build artifacts, and dependencies to maintain project hygiene and optimize build context. This Skill provides validated patterns for .dockerignore configurations to prevent common issues and improve container reliability.

Does this Docker patterns approach work for any typical web service backend?

Yes, these Docker patterns apply to typical web services and backend service architectures. The Skill delivers reusable templates for building reproducible environments, ensuring the validated patterns suit standard local development workflows without requiring specific platform dependencies.

Why does my Docker Compose setup experience configuration drift across local environments?

Docker Compose configuration drift happens when local dev-time configurations and volume management are not standardized. This Skill automates applying Docker best practices, providing example services with healthchecks and project hygiene tooling to prevent such drift.