diff --git a/.dockerignore b/.dockerignore
index 28ef8f24..65b12e38 100644
--- a/.dockerignore
+++ b/.dockerignore
@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
 node_modules
+npm-debug.log
+Dockerfile
+docker-compose.yml
+.dockerignore
 .git
+.gitignore
+logs
 .DS_Store
 build
diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
index fdb99554..44660868 100644
--- a/Dockerfile
+++ b/Dockerfile
@@ -1,14 +1,25 @@
-FROM node:20-alpine
+FROM node:20-alpine AS builder
 
 WORKDIR /app
 
 COPY package*.json ./
 
+# Install sharp dependencies
+RUN apk add --no-cache \
+    g++ \
+    make \
+    python3 \
+    libc6-compat
+
+# Update npm to the latest version
+RUN npm install -g npm@latest
+
 RUN npm install --legacy-peer-deps
 
 COPY . .
 
-# No need to run 'npm run build' for development-mode Docker
+# Expose the application port
 EXPOSE 3000
 
-CMD [ "npm", "run", "dev" ]
+# Start the application
+CMD ["npm", "run", "dev", "--", "--host", "0.0.0.0"]
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 69493307..313de46b 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ services:
       - .:/app
       - /app/node_modules # Prevents node_modules being overwritten by the mount
     working_dir: /app
-    command: npm run dev -- --host 0.0.0.0 # THIS is the crucial change for hot-reload!
+    command: npm run dev -- --host 0.0.0.0 # Ensure the server binds to 0.0.0.0
     environment:
       - NODE_ENV=development
       - CHOKIDAR_USEPOLLING=true
diff --git a/docker-setup.md b/docker-setup.md
index c83deba9..588c16c6 100644
--- a/docker-setup.md
+++ b/docker-setup.md
@@ -1,40 +1,57 @@
-# Docker Container Setup - Documentation
+# Docker Container Setup - Beginner-Friendly Guide
 
-This is the documentation on how to containerize and run the recode hive website while using Docker.
+This guide explains how to set up and run the Recode Hive website using Docker in the simplest way possible.
 
-## Prerequesites
+## Prerequisites
 
-- [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) installed
-- Docker compose installed (Optional)
+- Install [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/).
+- Install Docker Compose (usually included with Docker Desktop).
 
 ## Steps
 
-### 1. Create a `Dockerfile` in the root directory
+### 1. Start the Application with Docker Compose
 
-This is a text document that contains all the commands needs to build a Docker image. Basically a blue print of a docker image.
+The easiest way to run the application is by using Docker Compose. Simply run the following command in the project root directory:
 
-Key instructions include <br>
+```bash
+docker-compose up --build
+```
+
+This command will:
+- Build the Docker image.
+- Start the container.
+- Map port `3000` from the container to your local machine.
+
+Once the setup is complete, visit [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000) to view the site.
 
-- `FROM <base_image>:<tag>` : The first instruction and specifies the base image to build upon.
-- `WORKDIR <path>` : Sets the working directory inside the container for subsequent instructions.
-- `COPY <source> <destination>` : This instruction copies files or directories from your local machine (the build context) into the Docker image.
-- `RUN <command>` : Executes commands during the image build process. This is used for installing dependencies, updating packages etc.
-- `EXPOSE <port>` : Informs docker that the container listens on the specified ports at runtime.
+### 2. Stop the Application
 
-### 2. Build the Docker Image
+To stop the application, press `Ctrl+C` in the terminal where the application is running. Then, remove the containers with:
 
 ```bash
-docker build -t recodehive-app .
+docker-compose down
 ```
 
-This command builds the Docker image using the instructions in the Dockerfile and tags it as recodehive-app.
+### 3. Debugging Tips
 
-### 3. Run the Container
+- **View Logs:** If you encounter issues, check the container logs:
+  ```bash
+  docker-compose logs
+  ```
+- **Rebuild the Image:** If you make changes to the code, rebuild the image:
+  ```bash
+  docker-compose up --build
+  ```
+- **Access the Container Shell:** To debug inside the container:
+  ```bash
+  docker exec -it <container_name> sh
+  ```
 
-```bash
-docker run -p 3000:3000 recodehive-app
-```
+### Notes
+
+- The `docker-compose.yml` file is pre-configured for development.
+- The application is set to bind to `0.0.0.0` for external access.
+- File changes on your local machine will automatically reflect in the container (hot-reloading enabled).
 
-This runs the container and maps port 3000 from the container to your local machine. <br>
-Now Visit http://localhost:3000 to view the site.
+For more details, refer to the official Docker documentation.