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Consider making docker.Makefile default Makefile

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Assessment

Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
25/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Quiet
Tech stack
docker
Domain
build-system

Research direction

Start by inspecting docker.Makefile and the repository's current Makefile setup. Determine what making docker.Makefile the default would change, including compatibility and expected developer workflows; done means the proposal has a defined default and its build behavior is verified.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

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