Dockerfile Cheat Sheet/Build with alternate Dockerfile

Build using an alternate Dockerfile path.

Section: Dockerfile Basics

Build with alternate Dockerfile

bash
bash
docker build -f Dockerfile.prod -t myapp:prod .
Explanation

Common for environment-specific builds.

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