A practical guide to installing Docker on Arch Linux, covering both the CLI-only approach (Docker Engine + BuildX + Compose via pacman) and Docker Desktop via the AUR. Includes a discussion of when to choose Docker Desktop over the CLI, real-world performance benchmarks comparing both setups using a Hugo/esbuild project, GPG/pass credential setup for Docker Hub login, and instructions for switching between the two approaches. Also covers DotFriedRice dotfiles automation for both installation paths.
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# Should You Use Docker Desktop on Linux?# CLI: Docker Engine and Docker Compose# Docker Desktop# Demo Video5.3K Impressions