* Reduces the size of the final image by excluding compilers, build logs, and source files. * Improves security by minimizing the libraries and tools available in the running container.

# Why they are used:

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Reduces the size of the final image by excluding compilers, build logs, and source files.
Improves security by minimizing the libraries and tools available in the running container.

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