cheatsheets Jun 28, 2026 updated Jun 28, 2026

Docker Production Checklist

A checklist for production-friendly Docker images and container runtime behavior.

#docker #deployment #checklist
Status
evergreen
Visibility
public
Category
Deployment
Difficulty
intermediate
Published
Jun 28, 2026
Updated
Jun 28, 2026

Image

  • Base image is pinned.
  • Dependency install is cached.
  • Build context excludes local junk with .dockerignore.
  • Image does not include secrets.
  • Runtime user is non-root.

Runtime

  • App listens on the expected port.
  • Health endpoint exists.
  • Logs go to stdout/stderr.
  • Shutdown is graceful.
  • Environment variables are documented.

Release

  • CI builds the image.
  • Vulnerability scan runs.
  • Image digest is traceable.
  • Rollback image is known.

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