It looks like your setup tries to install and start MySQL every time, but since gitpod/workspace-mysql image already includes MySQL, reinstalling it can cause conflicts. Also, the MySQL service might not start automatically, so starting it manually in the init task is good, but you should check if the data volume persists to avoid re-importing the database each time. Try removing the apt-get install mysql-server line from your Dockerfile and ensure the MySQL service starts properly in the init task before importing the database. Also, consider using Gitpod’s persisted volume feature to keep your database between sessions.