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Use absolute workdir

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Metadata

ID: docker-best-practices/absolute-workdir

Language: Docker

Severity: Warning

Category: Best Practices

Description

When using a relative WORKDIR, you may run into problems since you are dependent on previous WORKDIR instructions. Using an absolute WORKDIR ensures you have the right path no matter where the instruction is positioned.

Non-Compliant Code Examples

FROM busybox
WORKDIR usr/src/app

Compliant Code Examples

FROM busybox
WORKDIR /usr/src/app

WORKDIR $MYWORKDIR

How to use this rule

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rulesets:
  - docker-best-practices     # Rules to enforce Docker best practices.

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