# Use a Node.js base image
    FROM node:18-alpine

    # Set the working directory inside the container
    WORKDIR /app

    # Copy package.json and package-lock.json to the working directory
    COPY package*.json ./

    # Install dependencies
    RUN npm install

    # Copy the rest of your application code
    COPY . .

    # Expose the port your Node.js app listens on (e.g., 8080)
    EXPOSE 3000

    # Command to run your Node.js application
    CMD ["node", "server.js"]