Prepare Dockerfile for Production

[JoeTice]

Description

Ensure the Dockerfile is optimized for production use, focusing on security, performance, and reliability in a Kubernetes environment.

Tasks

• Implement multi-stage builds to minimize the production image size.
• Ensure all development tools and unnecessary packages are excluded from the production build.
• Optimize layer caching and review the Dockerfile for any optimizations that can reduce build time and improve security.
• Test the production build process and the running container for performance, security vulnerabilities, and functionality.

Acceptance Criteria

• Dockerfile produces a minimized production image size.
• Production image contains only the necessary components for running the application, with no excess tools or packages.
• All security best practices are followed, and the image passes security scanning with no critical or high vulnerabilities.

[ryan-mcneil]

AC covered in this PR. It will be merged later once other pieces are in place