docker-workflow

Multi-stage builds reduce image sizes by compiling in one stage and copying only artifacts to the final stage. This Skill covers multi-stage Dockerfile patterns that eliminate build dependencies from production images, significantly shrinking final container size while maintaining functionality.

Docker Compose orchestrates multiple services defined in a single YAML file, managing networking, volumes, and environment variables across containers. This Skill provides compose configurations for both development and production environments with health checks and service dependencies.

Production-ready images require non-root execution, health checks, base image pinning, and BuildKit optimization. This Skill covers all production readiness requirements including security hardening, debugging utilities, and environment-specific configurations for reliable deployments.

Yes. This Skill provides end-to-end Docker workflows spanning development, testing, and production stages. It includes multi-stage builds, compose orchestration, and debugging tools applicable across all environment phases with shared configuration patterns.

.dockerignore excludes unnecessary files from build context, reducing transfer overhead and build time. BuildKit enables advanced features like caching and parallel builds. This Skill demonstrates both tools to optimize build performance and image efficiency.

This Skill includes debugging utilities and health check patterns for identifying container failures. Combined with multi-stage builds and environment-specific configurations, it supports troubleshooting via logs, health endpoints, and helper scripts for production issues.