Question 1

What is a .dockerignore file?

Accepted Answer

A `.dockerignore` file specifies patterns for files and directories that should be excluded from the context sent to the Docker daemon when building an image. This is similar to a `.gitignore` file and helps to make builds faster and images smaller by avoiding unnecessary files.

Question 2

How do I use this viewer?

Accepted Answer

Click the "Open Local File" button to select a `.dockerignore` file from your device. Its content will be displayed as plain text.

Question 3

Does this tool validate or interpret .dockerignore patterns?

Accepted Answer

No, this viewer only displays the text content of the `.dockerignore` file. It does not validate the syntax or check if the patterns would effectively exclude files during a Docker build.

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