diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
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+# Use the official Node.js image from the Docker Hub
+FROM node:22-alpine
+
+# Create and set the working directory inside the container
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy the package.json and package-lock.json files
+COPY package*.json ./
+
+# Install the dependencies
+RUN npm install
+
+# Copy the rest of the application files
+COPY . .
+
+# Expose the port your app runs on
+EXPOSE 3000
+
+# Command to run the application
+CMD ["node", "app.js"]
diff --git a/app.js b/app.js
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+const express = require('express');
+const app = express();
+const port = 3000;
+
+app.get('/', (req, res) => {
+  res.json({ message: 'Hello world! This is the visitz-api.' });
+});
+
+app.listen(port, () => {
+  console.log(`API is running at http://localhost:${port}`);
+});
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diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
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+{
+  "name": "visitz-api",
+  "version": "0.1.0",
+  "description": "Middleware API for the MCFD Mobility app.",
+  "main": "app.js",
+  "directories": {
+    "doc": "docs"
+  },
+  "scripts": {
+    "test": "test"
+  },
+  "author": "MCFD Mobility",
+  "license": "MIT License",
+  "dependencies": {
+    "express": "^4.21.0"
+  }
+}