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+# Use Node.js 16 slim as the base image
+FROM node:16
+
+# Set the working directory
+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 the application code
+COPY . .
+
+# Build the React app
+RUN npm run build
+
+# Expose port 3000 (or the port your app is configured to listen on)
+EXPOSE 3000
+
+# Start your Node.js server (assuming it serves the React app)
+CMD ["npm", "start"]