After running dive myapp:1.0, you notice a layer with many added files but small size. What is the likely explanation?

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Docker - Image Optimization

After running dive myapp:1.0, you notice a layer with many added files but small size. What is the likely explanation?

AThe files are symbolic links only

Bdive is showing incorrect data

CThe files are small or mostly empty

DThe layer is compressed and size is not accurate

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Interpret layer size vs file count
A layer with many files but small size means files are small or empty.
Step 2: Check options
The files are small or mostly empty fits this explanation. dive is showing incorrect data is unlikely as dive is reliable. The layer is compressed and size is not accurate is incorrect because dive shows uncompressed sizes. The files are symbolic links only is possible but less likely than D.
Final Answer:
The files are small or mostly empty -> Option C
Quick Check:
Many files but small size = D [OK]

Quick Trick: Many files can still be small if each file is tiny [OK]

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