Multi-stage builds with Docker Buildx: myths and reality

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This article explains how Docker Buildx and Bake can simplify complex multi-stage builds in CI/CD pipelines. It compares the approach with traditional Dockerfile-based builds and discusses tradeoffs around maintainability, caching, and multi-architecture image generation. The piece also shows how to structure build logic with HCL files, environment variables, and reusable targets. It positions Buildx as a practical way to reduce Dockerfile duplication and improve build automation for software teams.

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