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DOCKER IMAGE OPTIMIZATION

1GB
128MB
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Let's optimize a Docker image for a Spring Boot

application step by step
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USE MULTI-STAGE BUILDS

Multi-stage builds allow you to use multiple FROM

statements in your Dockerfile.
You can have one stage to build your application and another
to package the final artifact. This helps in reducing the size of
the final image.
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MINIMIZE LAYERS

Each instruction in a Dockerfile creates a new layer in the

image. Minimize the number of instructions to reduce the
number of layers. Combine multiple commands into a single
RUN statement.
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USE A SMALL BASE

PACKAGE

Choose a minimal base image like alpine or slim versions,

which contain only essential components. These images are
smaller and have a reduced attack surface.
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REMOVE UNNECESSARY
FILES

Clean up unnecessary files and dependencies after installing

packages. This reduces the image size and potential security
vulnerabilities.
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OPTIMIZE CACHING

Utilize Docker layer caching by placing frequently changing

commands at the end of the Dockerfile. This allows Docker to
reuse previously cached layers.
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COMPRESS ARTIFACTS

Compress large artifacts before copying them into the image.

This can reduce the overall image size.
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AVOID UNNECESSARY
INSTALLATIONS

Only install packages and dependencies that are required for

your application to function properly.
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USE .dockerignore

Create a .dockerignore file to specify files and directories

that should be excluded from the build context. This helps
prevent unnecessary files from being included in the image.
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PROFILE AND OPTIMIZE

Use Spring Boot's built-in features like the spring-boot-

starter-actuator to profile and optimize your application's
memory usage.
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MONITOR AND MAINTAIN

Regularly review and update your Dockerfiles to ensure they

remain optimized as your application evolves.
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