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Multi-Stage Docker Build Hardens Python APIs for Production
This guide shows how to build a secure, multi-stage Docker container for Python APIs using python:3.11-slim-bookworm. It separates build and runtime stages, adds a non-root user, health checks, and OCI metadata labels. The result is a lighter, more secure image suitable for production deployment.
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A practical, security-focused Docker pattern that many Python teams could adopt immediately, though the post assumes familiarity with multi-stage builds.
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