diff --git a/Dockerfile b/Dockerfile
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@@ -0,0 +1,17 @@
+# Use a base image with Python 3.8
+FROM python:3.8-slim
+
+# Install necessary dependencies including Vosk and Gradio
+RUN apt-get update && apt-get install -y \
+    build-essential \
+    wget \
+    && pip install --no-cache-dir vosk gradio
+
+# Copy the test_gradio.py file into the container
+COPY python/example/test_gradio.py /app/test_gradio.py
+
+# Set the working directory
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Set the entry point to run the Gradio app
+ENTRYPOINT ["python", "test_gradio.py"]
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -25,3 +25,39 @@ big clusters.
 
 For installation instructions, examples and documentation visit [Vosk
 Website](https://alphacephei.com/vosk).
+
+# Building and Running the Docker Container
+
+To build the Docker container for the Gradio app, use the following command:
+
+```sh
+docker build -t gradio-app .
+```
+
+To run the Docker container, use the following command:
+
+```sh
+docker run -p 7860:7860 gradio-app
+```
+
+# Deploying the Container Using a Cloud Service
+
+To deploy the Docker container using a cloud service like AWS or Heroku, follow the instructions provided by the respective service. For example, to deploy on Heroku, you can use the following steps:
+
+1. Install the Heroku CLI and log in to your Heroku account.
+2. Create a new Heroku app:
+   ```sh
+   heroku create
+   ```
+3. Push the Docker image to Heroku:
+   ```sh
+   heroku container:push web
+   ```
+4. Release the Docker image:
+   ```sh
+   heroku container:release web
+   ```
+5. Open the app in your browser:
+   ```sh
+   heroku open
+   ```