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Faster Docker builds using a remote BuildKit instance
Tired of slow Docker builds? This simple yet effective approach speeds up Docker builds by persisting the layer cache in the EBS volume of your EC2 instance. Perfect for small to medium teams looking to boost their productivity.
At Blacksmith, we regularly see our customer’s Docker builds taking 30 minutes or more, which can significantly hinder developer productivity and delay the deployment of hot-fixes. Although using a single shared BuildKit instance hosted on an EC2 machine is a simple approach, we do want to callout some drawbacks that limit its scalability and effectiveness for larger engineering teams. While there are scalability concerns, we’ve seen many teams get very far with this solution as it offers a simple yet effective way to improve build performance, allowing you to focus on what matters.
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