Add containerisation code - #37
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Containerisation is a method of packaging up software so that it runs reliably across different computing environments.
Each container includes the application, along with everything it needs to run—like libraries, dependencies, and configuration files.
This ensures consistency from development through to production, eliminating the "it works on my machine" problem.
Docker is the most popular tool for creating and managing containers. It simplifies and speeds up workflows by:
These Dockerfiles I've added are like recipe cards for building reproducible environments for the project. They help the team run the app consistently without worrying about setup differences across machines
I've made this pull request so you can see how an app is containerised in Docker - take a look at the 'Files changed' tab to see the files I've added.
There are instructions on how to run the app using Docker in the README file - you won't be able to do it on your laptop at the moment because you need to install Docker Desktop but if you have some spare time we can take a look.