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Docker Containerization Best Practices

Learn how to create efficient Docker containers for your applications with security and performance in mind.

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Burak Tugay Sür

Docker Containerization Best Practices

Why Docker?

Docker simplifies deployment and ensures consistency across environments.

Creating an Optimized Dockerfile

dockerfile
# Use multi-stage builds
FROM mcr.microsoft.com/dotnet/sdk:8.0 AS build
WORKDIR /src
COPY ["MyApp.csproj", "."]
RUN dotnet restore
COPY . .
RUN dotnet publish -c Release -o /app

FROM mcr.microsoft.com/dotnet/aspnet:8.0 AS runtime
WORKDIR /app
COPY --from=build /app .
EXPOSE 80
ENTRYPOINT ["dotnet", "MyApp.dll"]

Security Best Practices

  • Never run containers as root
  • Use specific image tags, not latest
  • Scan images for vulnerabilities
  • Keep images minimal
  • Important: Always review your Dockerfile for security issues before deploying to production.

    Tags

    #Docker#DevOps#Containers#Deployment
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    Burak Tugay Sür

    Software Engineer

    Software engineer with expertise in .NET, backend development, and mobile applications. Passionate about building scalable systems and sharing knowledge.