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+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Build the Docker image
+echo "Building Docker image..."
+docker build -t svelte-app .
+
+# Run the Docker container on port 80
+echo "Starting Docker container on port 80..."
+docker run -p 80:3000 svelte-app
+
+# Alternative: Set the container to use port 80 directly
+# docker run -p 80:80 -e PORT=80 -e HOST=0.0.0.0 svelte-app
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