Fly With Alpine

Alpine Linux is a smaller and more secure alternative to traditional Linux distributions like Debian and Ubuntu, often resulting in reduced image sizes and improved startup times. However, it has a smaller ecosystem compared to its counterparts. Switching from a Debian-based image to an Alpine Linux one can be done easily by modifying the Dockerfile and adjusting package names. While there are potential compatibility issues with software tested on glibc, many users have reported success in using Alpine Linux for their applications.