Docker Rails Base

Overview:

Building Docker images for Ruby on Rails applications can be time-consuming due to the need to install dependencies every time the app is deployed. The DockerRailsBase repository offers base images with preinstalled dependencies to significantly reduce the time required to build production images, making the process 2-3 times faster. By utilizing multi-stage building and ONBUILD triggers, this solution streamlines the Docker image creation process, resulting in faster and more efficient builds.

Features:

• Preinstalled Dependencies: Base images come with preinstalled dependencies for Ruby on Rails applications, reducing the need to install them during image building.
• Performance Boost: Building production images using DockerRailsBase is more than 2 times faster compared to using the official Ruby image.
• ONBUILD Triggers: Moves app-specific configurations from the Dockerfile into the base image, simplifying and optimizing the Dockerfile in applications.
• Compatibility Requirements: DockerRailsBase is compatible with specific versions of Alpine Linux, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, databases, and asset bundling methods.

Summary:

The DockerRailsBase repository offers a solution for expediting the Docker image building process for Ruby on Rails applications by providing preinstalled dependencies in base images. By significantly reducing the time required for building production images, developers can streamline their deployment workflows and improve efficiency. Additionally, the use of ONBUILD triggers and multi-stage building ensures that app-specific configurations are optimized, resulting in faster and more straightforward Dockerfile setups.