Create your own Docker images

4.3.2. Create your own Docker images#

  • Docker images are a great way to create isolated and reproducible environments for your projects.

  • Custom Docker images can significantly reduce the runtime of your automation scripts.

    • All installation and configuration can be completed during the Docker image creation process.

  • GitLab and GitHub provide straightforward tools for creating and distributing your own Docker images.

Tip

For a full-fledged example of this approach, check out furrer-lab/r-containers.