Dockerize the project for environment consistency

[jkarenzi]

Description

As a Developer, I want to Dockerize the project, so that it can be easily deployed and run in different environments without worrying about dependencies and configuration issues.

Tasks

1. Dockerfile Creation

   • [ ] Create a Dockerfile for the project.
   • [ ] Use an appropriate base image.
   • [ ] Copy the project files into the Docker image.
   • [ ] Install the necessary dependencies.
   • [ ] Define the necessary environment variables.
   • [ ] Expose the required ports.

2. Environment Variables

   • [ ] Use a .env file to manage environment variables.

3. Build and Run

   • [ ] Provide instructions to build the Docker image using docker build.
   • [ ] Provide instructions to run the application using docker run.

4. Documentation

   • [ ] Update the project documentation to include steps for building and running the application with Docker.
   • [ ] Include troubleshooting tips for common issues.

Developer Notes

• Ensure the Dockerfile follows best practices for image size optimization.
• Use multi-stage builds if necessary to reduce the final image size.
• Consider adding a health check to the Dockerfile for the application service.
• Ensure that the Docker image and containers are compatible with the CI/CD pipeline.

Definition of Done

• A Dockerfile is created and functional.
• The application can be built and run in a Docker container.
• Environment variables are managed securely.
• Documentation is updated with Docker build and run instructions.
• Code adheres to Docker best practices and standards.