Why are the . and .. directories missing in the vendor folder of my Lumen project on AWS ECS Task?

Why are the ., .., and other expected directories missing from the vendor folder of my Lumen project when running on an AWS ECS Task? Specifically, what could be causing this issue, and how can I troubleshoot and resolve it to ensure that all necessary directories are present and accessible within the vendor folder? Are there any configuration settings or environmental factors that might be affecting the presence of these directories in the vendor folder on AWS ECS?

The absence of the ., .., and other expected directories in the vendor folder of your Lumen project on AWS ECS Task could be due to several reasons. Here are some potential causes and steps to troubleshoot and resolve the issue:

Potential Causes Filesystem Mount Options: The vendor folder might be mounted with options that exclude dotfiles (files and directories starting with a dot).

Docker Image Configuration: The Docker image used for the ECS Task might not include these directories.

Build Process Issues: The build process might not be copying these directories correctly.

Permissions Issues: There might be permission issues preventing access to these directories.

Steps to Troubleshoot and Resolve Check Mount Options: Verify the mount options for the vendor folder in your ECS Task definition. Ensure that dotfiles are not excluded.

Inspect Docker Image: Check the Docker image used for the ECS Task to see if it includes the expected directories. You can inspect the image using docker inspect or by running a container from the image and checking its file structure.

Review Build Process: Ensure that your build process includes steps to copy the necessary directories into the vendor folder. Review your Dockerfile and build scripts for any missing steps.

Verify Permissions: Check the permissions of the vendor folder and its contents to ensure that the ECS Task has the necessary access rights.

Best Practices Consistent Build Process: Ensure that your build process is consistent and includes all necessary directories.

Regular Testing: Regularly test your ECS Task in a staging environment to catch any issues before deploying to production.

Clear Documentation: Maintain clear documentation of your build process and Docker image configuration to ensure consistency.

Potential Pitfalls Overlooking Dotfiles: Be aware that some filesystems or mount options might exclude dotfiles by default.

Incomplete Build Steps: Ensure that all necessary steps are included in your build process to avoid missing directories.

By following these steps and best practices, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue of missing directories in the vendor folder of your Lumen project on AWS ECS Task.