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The base layer (like ubuntu:22.04) is the foundation layer on which all other layers build.
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The base layer is the foundation of every image — defined by the FROM instruction. It's the first layer, typically a minimal OS (Alpine, Debian, Ubuntu) or a language runtime (node, python, golang). Every other layer in your image builds on top of it. Choosing a good base image is the most impactful size decision.
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