What's the best way to manage node_modules in Docker for my Node.js app?

When dockerizing a Node.js app, managing the `node_modules` efficiently is crucial. So, do the steps below:

• Firstly, use a `.dockerignore` file to prevent your local `node_modules ` from being copied into the Docker image.
• Then, in your Dockerfile, copy your `package.json` and run `npm install` before copying the rest of your application. This leverages Docker's layer caching, reducing build times.
• Also, consider using multi-stage builds to keep your final image size minimal, only including the necessary dependencies.
• Lastly, for development, consider mounting `node_modules` as a volume to avoid the need to rebuild the image after each dependency change.