How to Copy Subdirectories with Docker Dockerfile

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Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of copying subdirectories into your Docker images using the COPY instruction in Dockerfiles. You will learn the structure of a Dockerfile, understand how to copy files and directories, and explore practical examples and use cases for copying subdirectories. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a solid understanding of how to effectively manage file and directory structures within your Docker containers.


Skills Graph

%%%%{init: {'theme':'neutral'}}%%%% flowchart RL docker(("`Docker`")) -.-> docker/ContainerOperationsGroup(["`Container Operations`"]) docker(("`Docker`")) -.-> docker/ImageOperationsGroup(["`Image Operations`"]) docker(("`Docker`")) -.-> docker/DockerfileGroup(["`Dockerfile`"]) docker/ContainerOperationsGroup -.-> docker/create("`Create Container`") docker/ImageOperationsGroup -.-> docker/pull("`Pull Image from Repository`") docker/ImageOperationsGroup -.-> docker/images("`List Images`") docker/DockerfileGroup -.-> docker/build("`Build Image from Dockerfile`") subgraph Lab Skills docker/create -.-> lab-393054{{"`How to Copy Subdirectories with Docker Dockerfile`"}} docker/pull -.-> lab-393054{{"`How to Copy Subdirectories with Docker Dockerfile`"}} docker/images -.-> lab-393054{{"`How to Copy Subdirectories with Docker Dockerfile`"}} docker/build -.-> lab-393054{{"`How to Copy Subdirectories with Docker Dockerfile`"}} end

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how to copy subdirectories into your Docker images using the COPY instruction in Dockerfiles. You have explored the structure of a Dockerfile, understood the basics of copying files and directories, and seen practical examples of copying subdirectories. By following the best practices outlined in this guide, you can effectively manage file and directory structures within your Docker containers, ensuring a seamless and efficient development and deployment process.

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