Choose the best Docker image for the job at hand

Docker images revolutionized the computing world, but not all images are created equal. Let’s look at how to choose the best Docker image for the job at hand. Because while there are many suitable images your organization could choose, the best option depends on its context.

The difference in requirements between production-use and quick-and-dirty Docker images is vast. For personal use, a quick, disposable image works. For production images, official, stable and well-supported images work best. A single WordPress image is good for personal use, but not for a business. That said,…