testcontainers / testcontainers/testcontainers-java

New docs: document use of APIs for copying files to/from containers

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Description

Improvement for the new mkdocs-based documentation.

  • Add to docs, with examples brought in via codeinclude.
  • Explain preference for using the copy APIs instead of volume mounts

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the new mkdocs-based documentation and locate the section covering container file transfers. Add examples brought in via codeinclude, document the copy APIs for copying files to and from containers, and explain why they are preferred over volume mounts; done when both checklist items are covered.

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Assessment

Tech stack
docker, java
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
64/100

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