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+# Use the official Python image as a base
+FROM python:3.12-slim
+
+# Set the working directory in the container
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy the requirements file and any other necessary files
+COPY pyproject.toml ./
+
+# Install Hatch and any dependencies
+RUN pip install --no-cache-dir hatch
+
+# Copy the rest of your application code, including the .gitmodules file
+COPY . .
+
+# Install git for the submodules
+RUN apt update && apt install git -y 
+
+# Initialize and update submodules
+RUN git submodule update --init --recursive
+
+# Build the package using Hatch
+RUN hatch build
+
+# Install the built package
+RUN pip install dist/*.whl
+
+# Change to data directory
+WORKDIR /data
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