There's a lot more to consider with a base image then just minimalism and size. The default base for Docker Hub official images is Debian, but Alpine is also a popular option and is created as an alternative for all official images. However, Alpine isn't always "better" in all cases.
Show Notes:
- Alpine Linux https://alpinelinux.org/
- CVE Database https://cve.mitre.org/
- Blog on CVE Scanners and their effectiveness on Alpine images https://kubedex.com/follow-up-container-scanning-comparison/
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