What is multi-stage build in Spanish?

In Spanish, "multi-stage build" is "construccion multi-etapa": Una tecnica de Dockerfile que usa multiples instrucciones FROM para producir una imagen final pequena. Las etapas anteriores se encargan de la compilacion o la instalacion de dependencias; solo los artefactos necesarios se copian a la etapa final, manteniendo la imagen pequena.

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What does "multi-stage build" mean in programming?

multi-stage build is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.

Definition

A Dockerfile technique that uses multiple FROM instructions to produce a lean final image. Earlier stages handle compilation or dependency installation; only the necessary artifacts are copied to the final stage, keeping the image small.

Example

"The multi-stage build compiles the Go binary in one stage and copies only the binary to the final image."

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