Optimize YugabyteDB Docker Image For CI/CD Pipelines
When using YugabyteDB in production, use official Docker images or build your own with a stripped-down Dockerfile to reduce size by half. Remove debug symbols for automated testing, but be aware of potential consequences like reduced error reporting.
When it comes to production, it is recommended to use the official docker image for YugabyteDB. You can either obtain it from Docker Hub or build it yourself using the Dockerfile. If you are using CI/CD pipelines, it may be helpful to reduce the size of the image. One way to do this is to remove the debug symbols from the compiled binaries. These symbols are useful for troubleshooting but not essential for automated testing. If you encounter any issues, you can easily reproduce them using the regular image. I have downloaded the standard image for YugabyteDB 2.20, and its size is 2.19 gigabyte...