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Optimize Dockerfile for Fast Rebuilds #15

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@abhibongale

Analyze rebuild times from Issue #14 test runs and further optimize the Ironic Dockerfile to achieve sub-2-minute rebuilds. Focus on layer caching, BuildKit features, and minimizing what changes trigger full rebuilds.

The Dockerfile from Issue #4 is already optimized, but this issue measures actual performance and makes data-driven improvements.

Goals

  • Measure current rebuild times
  • Identify rebuild bottlenecks
  • Optimize layer caching strategy
  • Use BuildKit cache mounts
  • Achieve consistent < 2 minute rebuilds
  • Document optimization techniques

Tasks

  • Measure baseline rebuild times
  • Analyze Docker layer cache hits/misses
  • Add BuildKit cache mounts for pip
  • Optimize COPY ordering
  • Test with real Ironic code changes
  • Measure optimized rebuild times
  • Document optimization gains
  • Update Dockerfile with improvements

Acceptance Criteria

  • Full build < 5 minutes
  • Code-only rebuild < 2 minutes
  • Requirements-only rebuild < 3 minutes
  • Cache hit rate > 80% for code changes
  • Build times are consistent
  • Optimization documented

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