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+# Quick Reference: Docker Build Optimization
+
+## TL;DR
+
+**Problem**: Changing any Rust crate rebuilds all services (~5 minutes each)
+**Solution**: Use optimized Dockerfiles that only copy needed crates (~30 seconds)
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### Option 1: Use Optimized Dockerfiles (Recommended)
+
+Update `docker-compose.yaml` to use the new Dockerfiles:
+
+```yaml
+# For main services (api, executor, sensor, notifier)
+services:
+  api:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.optimized  # Changed
+      
+  executor:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.optimized  # Changed
+
+  sensor:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.optimized  # Changed
+
+  notifier:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.optimized  # Changed
+
+# For worker services
+  worker-shell:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.worker.optimized  # Changed
+      
+  worker-python:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.worker.optimized  # Changed
+      
+  worker-node:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.worker.optimized  # Changed
+      
+  worker-full:
+    build:
+      dockerfile: docker/Dockerfile.worker.optimized  # Changed
+```
+
+### Option 2: Replace Existing Dockerfiles
+
+```bash
+# Backup originals
+cp docker/Dockerfile docker/Dockerfile.old
+cp docker/Dockerfile.worker docker/Dockerfile.worker.old
+
+# Replace with optimized versions
+mv docker/Dockerfile.optimized docker/Dockerfile
+mv docker/Dockerfile.worker.optimized docker/Dockerfile.worker
+
+# No docker-compose.yaml changes needed
+```
+
+## Performance Comparison
+
+| Scenario | Before | After |
+|----------|--------|-------|
+| Change API code | ~5 min | ~30 sec |
+| Change worker code | ~5 min | ~30 sec |
+| Change common crate | ~5 min × 7 services | ~2 min × 7 services |
+| Parallel build (4 services) | ~20 min (serialized) | ~5 min (concurrent) |
+| Add dependency | ~5 min | ~3 min |
+| Clean build | ~5 min | ~5 min |
+
+## How It Works
+
+### Old Dockerfile (Unoptimized)
+```dockerfile
+COPY crates/ ./crates/              # ❌ Copies ALL crates
+RUN cargo build --release           # ❌ Rebuilds everything
+```
+**Result**: Changing `api/main.rs` invalidates layers for ALL services
+
+### New Dockerfile (Optimized)
+```dockerfile
+# Stage 1: Cache dependencies
+COPY crates/*/Cargo.toml            # ✅ Only manifest files
+RUN --mount=type=cache,sharing=shared,... \
+    cargo build (with dummy src)    # ✅ Cache dependencies
+
+# Stage 2: Build service
+COPY crates/common/ ./crates/common/    # ✅ Shared code
+COPY crates/api/ ./crates/api/          # ✅ Only this service
+RUN --mount=type=cache,id=target-builder-api,... \
+    cargo build --release               # ✅ Only recompile changed code
+```
+**Result**: Changing `api/main.rs` only rebuilds API service
+
+**Optimized Cache Strategy**:
+- Registry/git caches use `sharing=shared` (concurrent-safe)
+- Target caches use service-specific IDs (no conflicts)
+- **4x faster parallel builds** than old `sharing=locked` strategy
+- See `docs/QUICKREF-buildkit-cache-strategy.md` for details
+
+## Testing the Optimization
+
+```bash
+# 1. Clean build (first time)
+docker compose build --no-cache api
+# Expected: ~5-6 minutes
+
+# 2. Change API code
+echo "// test" >> crates/api/src/main.rs
+docker compose build api
+# Expected: ~30 seconds ✅
+
+# 3. Verify worker unaffected
+docker compose build worker-shell
+# Expected: ~5 seconds (cached) ✅
+```
+
+## When to Use Each Dockerfile
+
+### Use Optimized (`Dockerfile.optimized`)
+- ✅ Active development with frequent code changes
+- ✅ CI/CD pipelines (save time and costs)
+- ✅ Multi-service workspaces
+- ✅ When you need fast iteration
+
+### Use Original (`Dockerfile`)
+- ✅ Simple one-off builds
+- ✅ When Dockerfile complexity is a concern
+- ✅ Infrequent builds where speed doesn't matter
+
+## Adding New Crates
+
+When you add a new crate to the workspace, update the optimized Dockerfiles:
+
+```dockerfile
+# In BOTH Dockerfile.optimized stages (planner AND builder):
+
+# 1. Copy the manifest
+COPY crates/new-service/Cargo.toml ./crates/new-service/Cargo.toml
+
+# 2. Create dummy source (planner stage only)
+RUN mkdir -p crates/new-service/src && echo "fn main() {}" > crates/new-service/src/main.rs
+```
+
+## Common Issues
+
+### "crate not found" during build
+**Fix**: Add the crate's `Cargo.toml` to COPY instructions in optimized Dockerfile
+
+### Changes not showing up
+**Fix**: Force rebuild: `docker compose build --no-cache <service>`
+
+### Still slow after optimization
+**Check**: Are you using the optimized Dockerfile? Verify in `docker-compose.yaml`
+
+## BuildKit Cache Mounts
+
+The optimized Dockerfiles use BuildKit cache mounts for extra speed:
+
+```dockerfile
+RUN --mount=type=cache,target=/usr/local/cargo/registry \
+    cargo build
+```
+
+**Automatically enabled** with `docker compose` - no configuration needed!
+
+**Optimized sharing strategy**:
+- `sharing=shared` for registry/git (concurrent builds safe)
+- Service-specific cache IDs for target directory (no conflicts)
+- Result: 4x faster parallel builds
+
+## Summary
+
+**Before**: 
+- `COPY crates/ ./crates/` → All services rebuild on any change → 5 min/service
+- `sharing=locked` cache mounts → Serialized parallel builds → 4x slower
+
+**After**: 
+- `COPY crates/${SERVICE}/` → Only changed service rebuilds → 30 sec/service
+- `sharing=shared` + cache IDs → Concurrent parallel builds → 4x faster
+
+**Savings**: 
+- 90% faster incremental builds for code changes
+- 75% faster parallel builds (4 services concurrently)
+
+## See Also
+
+- Full documentation: `docs/docker-layer-optimization.md`
+- Cache strategy: `docs/QUICKREF-buildkit-cache-strategy.md`
+- Original Dockerfiles: `docker/Dockerfile.old`, `docker/Dockerfile.worker.old`
+- Docker Compose: `docker-compose.yaml`