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it seems to take a long time to warm up?

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Description

So on linux, we have noticed some strange behavior using the python sdk.

it seems that it takes a very long time (minutes) for the sdk to connect to the daemon for the first time. After the first time, the following connection seems to be faster. there seems to be a warm-up time needed.

the CLI commands, such as docker ls, don't appear to have a warm-up time. the warm-up time sometimes is too long, people feel it gets stuck.

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Start by reproducing the first-connection delay on Linux with the Python SDK, then compare it with a CLI command such as docker ls. Trace the SDK's initial connection to the daemon and identify why it takes minutes; done means the cause is understood and the first connection no longer appears stuck.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, python
Domain
api, backend, performance
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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