diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 7fec4ab..f8a9740 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ services:
       # Persist database to local directory
       - ./data:/data
     environment:
+      # Set environment to development for hot-reloading and debug features
       - ENVIRONMENT=development
       # Optional: Override admin credentials for development
       - ADMIN_USERNAME=admin