The Dockerfile is the starting point for creating a Docker image. The file format provides a well-defined set of directives that allow you to copy files or folders, run commands, set environment variables, and do other tasks required to create a container image. It’s...
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Announcing the DockerCon LIVE 2020 Speakers
After receiving many excellent CFP submissions, we are thrilled to finally announce the first round of speakers for DockerCon LIVE on May 28th starting at 9am PT / GMT-7. In order to maximize the opportunity to connect with speakers and learn from their experience,...
Using Docker Desktop and Docker Hub Together – Part 1
Introduction In today’s fast-paced development world CTOs, dev managers and product managers demand quicker turnarounds for features and defect fixes. “No problem, boss,” you say. “We’ll just use containers.” And you would be right but once you start digging in and...
Advanced Dockerfiles: Faster Builds and Smaller Images Using BuildKit and Multistage Builds
September 2024 update: Most people are using BuildKit today and the blog has been updated to reflect this. Multistage builds feature in Dockerfiles enables you to create smaller container images with better caching and smaller security footprint. In this blog post,...
A New Way to Get Started with Docker!
One of the most common challenges we hear from developers is how getting started with containers can sometimes feel daunting. It’s one of the needs Docker is focusing on in its commitment to developers and dev teams. Our two aims: teach developers and help accelerate...
How we test Docker Desktop with WSL 2
Recently we have released a new Edge version 2.2.3.0 of Docker Desktop for Windows. This can be considered as a release candidate for the next Stable version that will officially support WSL 2. With Windows 10 version 2004 in sight we are giving the next version of...
#mydockerbday Recap + Community Stories
Emma Cresta, 13 Although March has come and gone, you can still take part in the awesome activities put together by the community to celebrate Docker’s 7th birthday. Birthday Challenge Denise Rey and Captains Łukasz Lach, Marcos Nils, Elton Stoneman, Nicholas...
Deploy Stateful Docker Containers with Amazon ECS and Amazon EFS
At Docker, we are always looking for ways to make developers' lives easier either directly or by working with our partners. Improving developer productivity is a core benefit of using Docker products and recently one of our partners made an announcement that makes...
Announcing the Compose Specification
Docker is pleased to announce that we have created a new open community to develop the Compose Specification. This new community will be run with open governance with input from all interested parties allowing us together to create a new standard for defining...