This rule encourages the use of absolute paths or the WORKDIR instruction to change directories within Dockerfiles instead of chaining commands with cd. Using relative paths combined with cd in a single RUN instruction can lead to less readable and more error-prone code. It also makes it harder to track the current working directory during image builds.
To comply, either set the working directory explicitly using WORKDIR /path/to/directory before running commands or use absolute paths in instructions like RUN cp /source/file /destination/path. Avoid combining cd with other commands in a single RUN line, as this can cause unexpected behavior and complicate debugging.