Docker Multistage Builds: The Path to Smaller, Safer Images

Docker multistage builds enable developers to reduce image sizes dramatically—often by 90% or more—while eliminating security vulnerabilities by excluding build tools and source code from production containers. This technique streamlines workflows by consolidating what would traditionally require multiple Dockerfiles into a single, maintainable file. For teams prioritizing efficient deployment, reduced attack surface, and simplified CI/CD pipelines, multistage builds have become an essential best practice.