Docker build
The `docker build` command is used to build Docker images from a `Dockerfile`. This command automates the process of creating a Docker image by executing the instructions defined in the Dockerfile. Let’s break down the internal workings of `docker build` step by step: --- ### 1. **What is `docker build`?** The `docker build` command creates a Docker image from a **Dockerfile**, which is a text file that contains a series of instructions on how to assemble the image. The process takes the base image, applies modifications step-by-step (such as adding files, installing packages, or setting environment variables), and creates a final image that can be used to run containers. ### 2. **Command Syntax** ```bash docker build [OPTIONS] PATH | URL | - ``` - **PATH**: This is the path to the directory containing the `Dockerfile`. It can also be a URL or `-` (for reading from stdin). - **OPTIONS**: There are several options available, like `-t` for tagging, `--file` for specifying a differen...