Docker workdir

Yatin B.Yatin B.
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Date: 2023-04-24

This tutorial explains Docker's WORKDIR instruction, used to set the working directory within a Docker container. WORKDIR can be specified in a Dockerfile to define the working directory for subsequent instructions like RUN, COPY, and CMD, improving organization and portability. Alternatively, the -w or --workdir flags can set the working directory when running a container. WORKDIR simplifies application management, data storage, and debugging by providing a consistent and organized environment within the container.

Read more: https://examples.javacodegeeks.com/docker-workdir/

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