What is the Docker dependency problem?

It's when containers hide mismatches in base images, libs, or kernels—fixing local envs but exploding in prod.

Does Docker solve 'it works on my machine'?

Partially—locally yes, but prod introduces new hidden deps like arch or kernel diffs.

Pin digests, use `dive` or `docker history`, rebuild no-cache, and graph deps with tools like Docker Scout.

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Your Docker container spins up fine locally. Then prod explodes. Here's the dependency trap everyone's ignoring.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 4 min read 16 views

Docker encapsulates but doesn't eliminate dependency problems—making them harder to spot. 𝕏
Build cache and reproducibility trade speed for hidden pitfalls like image drift. 𝕏
Fixes demand treating images as code: pin digests, lint, and scan aggressively. 𝕏

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