Building Applications with GrowlVM and Buildpacks

This chapter explores the intricacies of building applications using GrowlVM native images across various architectures, including ARM64 and x86. It highlights the role of buildpacks in enhancing compatibility and performance, particularly on ARM64 Macs, while addressing challenges like cross-compilation and certificate management. The discussion also contrasts traditional Dockerfiles with modern cloud-native buildpacks, emphasizing the modular approach that simplifies dependency management and streamlines development workflows.