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We reduced a real Node.js production Docker image from 1.2GB to 78MB


A step-by-step optimization of a real Node.js Docker image, from a 1.2GB monster to a 78MB production container. Each technique is benchmarked, copy-paste ready, and explained with the trade-offs.

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