vhyran/zig-alpine repository overview

⁠Zig-Alpine Docker Image

This repository provides a lightweight Docker image with Zig preinstalled on Alpine Linux, enabling efficient building and running of Zig applications in a minimal environment.

⁠Features

• Base OS: Alpine Linux for minimal size and security.
• Zig Compiler: Preinstalled for easy Zig project development.
• Essential Tools: Includes build-base and other dependencies for building projects.

⁠Getting Started

⁠Pull the Image

docker pull your-repo/zig-alpine:latest

⁠Build a Zig Project

1. Place your Zig project in a directory.
2. Mount the directory into the container and build:

   docker run --rm -v $(pwd):/app -w /app your-repo/zig-alpine zig build -Drelease-fast=true
   

   Copy

⁠Run the Application

Build a statically linked Zig binary and run it directly or within the container.

⁠Use Cases

• Development: Quickly test and build Zig projects in a consistent environment.
• Deployment: Ship Zig binaries built in a minimal container.