dockerfile-backend

# Use Node.js LTS version as the base image
FROM node:lts-alpine

# Set the working directory for the backend in the container
WORKDIR /app/src/Back_end

# Copy only the backend package.json and lock file initially
COPY src/Back_end/package.json .
COPY src/Back_end/package-lock.json .

# Install all dependencies including devDependencies
RUN npm install --production=true

# Copy the rest of the backend application code
COPY src/Back_end .

# Copy backend-specific .env file (if needed)
#COPY src/Back_end/.env .

# Expose the port on which the backend server will run
EXPOSE 10000

# Command to start the backend server
CMD ["npm", "run", "start"]