Docker Ignore File
General Information
| Title | .dockerignore File Extension |
| Extension | .dockerignore |
| Full Form | Docker Ignore File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | Docker Inc. |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Exclude files |
| Additional Functions | Minimize build context |
| Features | Pattern matching, Negation |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Not applicable |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Docker Builds | Yes |
| Continuous Integration | Yes |
| Deployment | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Inadvertent inclusion |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Specific patterns |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2013 |
| Incorporation into Docker | Version 0.8 |
Associated Types
| Similar Functions | .gitignore, .npmignore |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Docker |
Free, Subscription | Windows, Mac, Linux |