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 docker-compose --profile production up
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+When you run the Docker Compose command with the development profile, any changes you
+make on your machine to the code will automatically be reflected in the site running
+on the container (i.e. hot reloading still applies!).
+
 ## Run Without Docker
 
 1. Install dependencies using Terminal (or CMD in Windows with admin permissions):