The article provides a comprehensive guide on using the Docker Init plugin with Rust projects to streamline the containerization process, which traditionally involves manually setting up Docker-related files. Docker Init automates the creation of essential files like Dockerfile, compose.yaml, and .dockerignore, significantly reducing the potential for errors and saving time for developers. This tool allows developers, even those less familiar with Docker, to efficiently set up a consistent environment for Rust applications, whether simple CLI tools or complex web services. The article also includes a practical tutorial on initializing a Rust project with Docker Init, generating the necessary configuration files, and modifying them to suit specific project needs. It concludes by highlighting the benefits of using Docker Init in conjunction with Earthly, a build system that ensures reproducible builds, and encourages developers to focus on coding by simplifying the setup of containerized environments.