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

# Set the working directory
WORKDIR /usr/src/app

# Copy package.json and package-lock.json files
COPY package*.json ./

# Install dependencies
RUN npm install

# Copy the rest of the application files
COPY . .

# Expose the port the app runs on
EXPOSE 3000

# Command to start the application
CMD ["node", "server.js"]