Docker Helper

Overview

Create, debug, and optimize Docker configurations including Dockerfiles, docker-compose setups, and container troubleshooting. Follows Docker best practices for security, image size, and build speed.

Instructions

When a user asks for help with Docker, determine which task they need:

Task A: Create a Dockerfile

1. Identify the application language and framework
2. Choose the right base image (prefer -slim or -alpine variants)
3. Use multi-stage builds for compiled languages
4. Follow this ordering for optimal layer caching:

# Stage 1: Build