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+# Use official Python slim image for a leaner base
+FROM python:3.11-slim
+
+# Set working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy requirements file first to leverage Docker cache
+COPY requirements.txt .
+
+# Install system dependencies and Python packages
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
+    gcc \
+    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/* \
+    && pip install --no-cache-dir pip-tools \
+    && pip-sync requirements.txt \
+    && pip install --no-cache-dir gradio
+
+# Copy the rest of the application code
+COPY . .
+
+# Expose Gradio default port
+EXPOSE 7860
+
+# Set environment variable to prevent Python buffering
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
+
+# Run the Gradio app
+CMD ["python", "app.py"]