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DevOps and Docker Talk: Cloud Native Interviews and Tooling

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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.

# syntax=docker/dockerfile:1

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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