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Dockerfile Cheat Sheet/Pass build args

Pass values for Dockerfile `ARG` instructions.

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Section: Build Flags and Targets

Pass build args

bash
bash
docker build --build-arg NODE_VERSION=20 -t myapp:dev .
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Great for version pinning and parameterized builds.

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