Ensure the application runs correctly in the production Docker environment

Fixes a TypeError related to incorrect path resolution and configures npm start.

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 - ✅ Single docker-compose.yml file for all environments (dev, test, production)
 - ✅ Eliminated multiple configuration files to reduce complexity
 
+### Node.js 18 Compatibility Fix (January 9, 2025)
+- ✅ Resolved TypeError with undefined paths in Node.js 18 production environment
+- ✅ Fixed import.meta.dirname compatibility issue in Docker containers
+- ✅ Modified docker-entrypoint-simple.sh to use npm run start instead of direct node execution
+- ✅ Added proper environment variables for production Docker deployment
+- ✅ Maintained existing vite.ts configuration without breaking changes
+- ✅ Created comprehensive Docker test guide with troubleshooting steps
+
 ### Production Deployment System (January 9, 2025)
 - ✅ Multi-stage Dockerfile optimized for production with security hardening
 - ✅ Production-specific Docker Compose configuration with resource limits