Add standalone Docker setup and update README #117
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Changes Included
Added a Dockerfile for local development and deployment
Updated README.md with detailed Docker setup instructions
Included usage examples for docker build, docker run, and live code mounting
Added optional sections for debugging, rebuilding, and extending with Node.js
Why This Change
Developers who prefer or need to work outside VS Code Dev Containers can now easily spin up the environment using standard Docker commands.
This improves accessibility and flexibility for contributors, CI/CD pipelines, and lightweight testing environments.
Testing
Verified that the Flask app builds and runs successfully using: