Dockerize the Application

[mayura-andrew]

Purpose

The purpose of this PR is to fix https://github.com/sef-global/scholarx-backend/issues/84

Goals

The main goal is to create a Dockerfile and docker-compose.yml file that will allow the backend to be built and run in a Docker container. This will ensure that all developers are working in the same environment, reducing the "it works on my machine" problem.

Approach

We will create a Dockerfile that describes the environment needed to run the backend, including the base image, necessary dependencies, and how to run the application. We will also create a docker-compose.yml file to manage the services our application needs, such as a database.

Screenshots

Screenshots are not applicable for this PR as it doesn't involve any UI changes.

Checklist

• [x] This PR doesn't commit any keys, passwords, tokens, usernames, or other secrets.
• [x] I have read and understood the development best practices guidelines ( http://bit.ly/sef-best-practices )
• [x] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
• [x] I have performed a self-review of my own code
• [x] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• [x] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation

Related PRs

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Test environment

This feature was tested on Docker Desktop 4.26.1 and, build on Fedora Linux 39 (KDE Plasma) x86_64

Learning During the implementation of this feature, I learned about Docker and its benefits in creating consistent development environments. I also learned how to use Docker Compose to manage multi-container applications.

[anjula-sack]

For the PR description can you use the following format @mayura-andrew

https://github.com/sef-global/scholarx-backend/blob/main/.github/pull_request_template.md

[anjula-sack]

@mayura-andrew The purpose should be like the issue number. So the issue will be closed automatically when the PR is merged.

The purpose of this PR is to fix #84