Boosting Docker on Mac Performance

As a developer using Docker Desktop on Mac, you're probably familiar with the challenges of container performance. One common issue is the time it takes for changes made to your source files during the development cycle to be reflected inside the container. The default setting of consistent can lead to slower performance. However, by making some simple changes to your settings, you can significantly improve Docker on Mac performance.

Enabling NFS on Your Mac

To take advantage of this optimization, you'll need to enable NFS (Network File System) on your Mac. You can do this by running the following commands:

```

sudo nfsd -mount

```

Another important detail to note is the mount consistency level. In our case, we opted for cached so that the mounted path on host is considered authoritative.

Native NFS and Performance Improvement

Thanks to a script created by Sean Handley, setting up Native NFS on Mac OS is quick and easy. You can also test this locally using the docker-mac-perf repo.

Our quick test reveals that we can see a significant performance improvement of around 100%. This means you can extract better results from your containers without any issues.

Tips to Improve Container Performance

If you're experiencing severe performance issues with mounted volumes, here are a few tips to help improve the performance of your containers:

* Optimize your container configurations

* Use a faster disk or storage solution

* Consider using a cloud-based storage solution

By following these tips and enabling NFS on your Mac, you can significantly boost Docker on Mac performance. Whether you're working on a small project or a large application, this optimization is sure to improve your development experience.

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