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feat: Add advanced Docker features blog post#970

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Closes #939

Adds comprehensive guide covering 5 advanced Docker features:

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  1. BuildKit - Next-generation build engine with cache mounts and parallel builds
  2. Multi-stage builds - Create minimal production images (1.2GB → 180MB)
  3. Health checks - Verify container readiness for orchestrators
  4. Init processes - Proper signal handling and zombie process prevention
  5. Build secrets - Inject credentials without leaking them into image layers

Features

  • 12-minute read with practical examples
  • Production-ready Dockerfile combining all features
  • Real-world impact metrics (build times, image sizes, deployment speed)
  • Common mistakes section
  • CI/CD integration examples (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
  • OG images generated for social sharing

Testing

  • ✅ All 4,571 tests passing
  • ✅ OG images generated (SVG + PNG)
  • ✅ Link checker validation ready

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blog idea: 5 advanced Docker features worth knowing

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