Dockerfiles have versions?
Download MP3I break down why Dockerfile frontends exist and how Docker's build engine "BuildKit" is giving us updated Dockerfile features.
The TL;DR of this podcast is to add this to your Dockerfiles as the first line, always and forever.
The TL;DR of this podcast is to add this to your Dockerfiles as the first line, always and forever.
# syntax=docker/dockerfile:1
It'll ensure your Dockerfile will have access to the latest v1.x features of the "Dockerfile frontend" feature of BuildKit.
★Topics★
My newsletter on Dockerfile frontends (including links and references)
- (00:00) -
- (00:36) - Understanding Docker Files
- (00:47) - The Evolution of Docker Files
- (01:05) - The Importance of Docker File Versions
- (02:20) - The Impact of Dockerfile Standards
- (03:41) - The Benefits of Using the Latest Dockerf ile Parser
- (04:16) - The Challenges of Docker Engine Versions
- (05:18) - The Advantages of Docker Front Ends
- (07:56) - The Role of OCI in Dockerfiles
- (10:18) - Exploring New Features in Docker File Front Ends
- (15:27) - Conclusion: The Future of Docker Files
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Creators and Guests
Host
Bret Fisher
Cloud native DevOps Dude. Course creator, YouTuber, Podcaster. Docker Captain and CNCF Ambassador. People person who spends too much time in front of a computer.
Producer
Beth Fisher
Producer of DevOps and Docker Talk podcast since 2019. Assistant producer on Bret Fisher Live show on YouTube. Business and proposal writer by trade.
