Containerization configs and workflows

[dpgraham4401]

Description

As the title says, the PR add boilerplate repo language and github action workflows inclluding

• release changelog creator
• build docker image

Also

• contributing guide

Lastly, it adds config files for containerization. namely the following:

1. A Dockerfile
2. a docker ignore file
3. docker compose for quickly deploying
4. minimal nginx.conf config

Issue ticket number and link

Checklist

• I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
• I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
• I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
• My changes generate no new warnings