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Reducing Image Size

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Reducing Image Size

Reducing Docker image size is crucial for optimizing storage, transfer speeds, and deployment times. Key strategies include using minimal base images like Alpine Linux, leveraging multi-stage builds to exclude unnecessary build tools, removing unnecessary files and packages, and minimizing the number of layers by combining commands.

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