diff --git a/backend/docker-compose.yml b/backend/docker-compose.yml
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+version: '3.8'
+
+services:
+  backend:
+    build: .
+    ports:
+      - "3000:3000"
+    volumes:
+      - ./data:/app/data
+    environment:
+      - NODE_ENV=production
+      - JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key