Docker Containers for Development

Dockerfile best practices, multi-stage builds, and Docker Compose

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# Docker Containers Guide

## Dockerfile Best Practices
- Use multi-stage builds
- Minimize layer count
- Cache dependencies effectively
- Use .dockerignore

## Docker Compose
- Define services clearly
- Use environment variables
- Implement health checks
- Set resource limits

## Development Workflow
- Use volumes for hot reload
- Implement dev/prod builds
- Use docker-compose.override.yml
- Network containers properly

## Optimization
- Use small base images (Alpine)
- Order layers by change frequency
- Clean up after installations
- Use BuildKit features