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Refactoring for Dockerfile Quality: A Dive into Developer Practices and Automation Potential

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Main Authors:	Ksontini, Emna, Mastouri, Meriem, Khalsi, Rania, Kessentini, Wael
Format:	Preprint
Published:	2025
Subjects:	Software Engineering
Online Access:	Acceder al recurso
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