Dockerfiles have versions?

I break down why Dockerfile frontends exist and how Docker's build engine "BuildKit" is giving us updated Dockerfile features.

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The TL;DR of this podcast is to add this to your Dockerfiles as the first line, always and forever.

It'll ensure your Dockerfile will have access to the latest v1.x features of the "Dockerfile frontend" feature of BuildKit.

★Topics★
My newsletter on Dockerfile frontends (including links and references)

Creators & Guests

• Beth Fisher - Producer


• Bret Fisher - Host

• (00:00) -


• (00:36) - Understanding Docker Files


• (00:47) - The Evolution of Docker Files


• (01:05) - The Importance of Docker File Versions


• (02:20) - The Impact of Dockerfile Standards


• (03:41) - The Benefits of Using the Latest Dockerf ile Parser


• (04:16) - The Challenges of Docker Engine Versions


• (05:18) - The Advantages of Docker Front Ends


• (07:56) - The Role of OCI in Dockerfiles


• (10:18) - Exploring New Features in Docker File Front Ends


• (15:27) - Conclusion: The Future of Docker Files

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