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+FROM node:latest
+
+# Set working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy package files first to leverage Docker cache
+COPY package.json yarn.lock ./
+
+# Install dependencies
+RUN yarn install
+
+# Copy the rest of the application
+COPY . .
+
+# Expose port 5000
+EXPOSE 5000
+
+# Start the application
+CMD ["yarn", "start"]
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