(chore) #485: Implement Multi-Architecture Docker Image Build and Deployment with Debian Base Image

[Bcoderx6]

https://github.com/metacall/core/issues/485

This pull request introduces comprehensive enhancements to the Docker build and deployment process, focusing on multi-architecture support and optimized base images. The following key updates have been made:

Docker Compose Updates

• Platform Specification: Modified docker-compose-multiarch.yml to include the platform directive for each service, targeting architectures such as linux/amd64 and linux/arm64. This change ensures compatibility with different hardware configurations.

Shell Script Enhancements

• Updated docker-compose.sh:
  • Multi-Architecture Builds: Enhanced the sub_build_multiarch() function to leverage Docker Buildx for building images across multiple architectures.
  • Base Image Specification: Utilized METACALL_BASE_IMAGE=debian:bookworm-slim to standardize the base image for all services, ensuring a consistent and optimized environment for building Docker images.

GitHub Actions Workflow

• Multi-Platform Build Support:
  • QEMU Setup: Integrated docker/setup-qemu-action@v2 for cross-platform emulation, allowing builds for architectures not natively supported by the host machine.
  • Docker Buildx Configuration: Configured docker/setup-buildx-action@v2 to manage Buildx instances, facilitating multi-architecture image builds.
  • Build Matrix Strategy: Established a matrix to build images for linux/amd64, linux/arm/v6, linux/arm/v7, and linux/arm64, extending compatibility across diverse platforms.

-Metadata and Versioning:

• Image Metadata: Used docker/metadata-action@v5 to automatically handle Docker image tags and versions.
• Manifest List Creation: Created and pushed a manifest list to consolidate architecture-specific images under a single Docker tag, simplifying distribution and deployment.

Benefits

• Enhanced Compatibility: Support for multiple architectures, including ARM-based systems like Apple's M1, broadens the usability of Docker images.
• Consistent Base Image: Utilizing debian:bookworm-slim as the base image ensures a streamlined and efficient build environment across all services.
• Efficient Build Process: Optimized build contexts and automated metadata handling improve the overall build efficiency and management.

@viferga @giarve

[viferga]

I made a base version: https://github.com/metacall/core/actions/runs/10378538484