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+# Use lightweight Java 17 image
+FROM eclipse-temurin:17-jre-alpine
+
+# Set working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy jar from Gradle build output
+COPY build/libs/*.jar app.jar
+
+# Expose application port
+EXPOSE 8080
+
+# Run the application
+ENTRYPOINT ["java", "-jar", "app.jar"]