Dockerfile Generator
The Dockerfile Generator builds a starting Dockerfile for Node, Python, Go and more, with sensible base images and layering so you can iterate quickly.
Key Features
- Language presets
- Multi-stage templates
- Expose and cmd set
- Copy-optimized layers
- Local only
Use Cases
- Bootstrap a new service
- Standardize a team template
- Teach container basics
- Reproduce a build
How to Use
- Pick the language and version
- Choose single or multi-stage
- Copy the Dockerfile
Practical Tips
- Multi-stage keeps images small
- Order layers by change frequency
- Pin base image tags
FAQ
- Multi-stage?
- Builds in one image, ships a smaller runtime image.
- Why small images?
- Faster pulls and a smaller attack surface.