oracle/docker-images

GraalVM CE on Alpine Linux

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#1,024 opened on Oct 26, 2018

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Description

Hi,

The current GraalVM CE image is a whooping 1.56GB. I believe it a bit too much to be really used in everyday's life. I believe it could be slimmed down dramatically by FROM'ing from an Alpine Linux instead of Oracle Linux, without losing any feature.

Since this is the community edition, I think there's no licensing issue doing that. Please let me know if that should be the case.

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Tech stack
dockershell
Domain
devopsinfrastructure
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Dockerbasic shell
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
60
Research direction
Examine the GraalVM CE Dockerfile in the oracle/docker images repository. Identify the current base image (likely Oracle Linux) and assess compatibility with Alpine Linux, noting that GraalVM CE relies on glibc. Search the repository for any existing builds or discussions about Alpine support. Check the issue comments (6 total) for any prior attempts or constraints. Coordinate with the assignee (if still active) before making changes. The task involves modifying the FROM statement, installing necessary dependencies, and ensuring the container functions correctly after the change.