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+FROM python:3.12-slim
+
+# Install system dependencies
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
+    git \
+    curl \
+    build-essential \
+    pkg-config \
+    libssl-dev \
+    && rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
+
+# Install Rust (required for Dora)
+RUN curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh -s -- -y
+ENV PATH="/root/.cargo/bin:${PATH}"
+
+# Install uv
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir uv
+
+# Install latest Dora
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir dora-rs
+
+# Create a working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Set environment variables
+ENV PYTHONUNBUFFERED=1
+
+# Default command when container starts
+CMD ["bash"]
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+# Minimal Dora Docker Environment
+
+This Dockerfile provides a minimal environment for running Dora applications with Python and uv package manager.
+
+## What's Included
+
+- Python 3.12
+- Rust (required for Dora)
+- uv package manager
+- Latest Dora release
+
+## Building the Image
+
+docker build -t dora-minimal 
+
+## Running the Container
+
+docker run -it --rm -v $(pwd):/app dora-minimal
+
+## Usage
+
+Once inside the container, you can:
+
+- Run Dora commands: `dora --help`
+- Use uv for package management: `uv install numpy`
+- Develop and test your Dora applications
+
+This container is designed to provide a consistent environment for Dora development without requiring complex setup on the host machine.