Document Docker socket mount for Codespaces devcontainer#7432
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Document Docker socket mount for Codespaces devcontainer#7432
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Pull Request Overview
This PR adds documentation for running Docker containers within GitHub Codespaces by mounting the Docker socket. This enables developers to execute Docker commands from within their Codespace development environment.
- Adds a new section explaining how to configure Docker socket mounting in Codespaces
- Provides specific devcontainer configuration instructions with a JSON code example
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Extracts the devcontainer configuration from PR #7423 and adds documentation for users who need Docker access within Codespaces.
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doc/contribute/build_setup.rstmountsconfiguration for devcontainer.jsonConfiguration
Mounts the host Docker socket to enable running Docker commands within the Codespace environment.
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