Docker and CI/CD · Middle · Question 9 of 75

After `USER node`, the app can't write to `/app`. What's a common fix?

1Run chmod 777 -R / in the final stage of the Dockerfile
2Switch back to USER root right before the CMD line
✓Correct answer: Copy files with COPY --chown=node:node or give that user the folder

Explanation

Files copied as root stay owned by root. Set ownership during the copy, and prefer writing only to specific folders or volumes.

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