diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index 8a91edc..509197a 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -1,20 +1,23 @@
-# Use the official Node.js image from Docker Hub.
-FROM node:18
+# Use the official Node.js image.
+FROM node:23
 
 # Set the working directory inside the container.
 WORKDIR /usr/src/app
 
-# Copy package.json and package-lock.json to the container.
+# Copy package.json and package-lock.json (if available).
 COPY package*.json ./
 
-# Install application dependencies.
+# Install dependencies.
 RUN npm install
 
-# Copy the rest of your application code to the container.
+# Copy the rest of the application code.
 COPY . .
 
-# Expose the port that your application will run on.
+# Build the application (if necessary).
+RUN npm run start:prod
+
+# Expose the port that your app runs on.
 EXPOSE 8080
 
-# Command to run your application.
-CMD [ "npm", "start" ]
+# Command to run the application.
+CMD ["node", "dist/index.js"]  # Adjust the command based on your app entry point.