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@@ -144,9 +144,10 @@ saac create application \
 - Applications with complex builds: Up to 10+ minutes
 
 **Best Practices:**
-- Always run `npm run build` or equivalent build commands locally first to catch errors
-- Test your Docker Compose configuration locally before deploying
-- Check your build logs if deployment fails: `saac logs --follow`
+- Always run `npm run build` or equivalent build commands locally first to catch errors (if possible)
+- Review your docker-compose.yml for correct port configuration (use `expose`, not `ports`)
+- Deploy to Start an AI Company servers and check build logs: `saac logs --follow`
+- For AI agents without local build tools: Deploy directly and monitor logs for errors
 
 ### 9. Other Available Templates
 
@@ -339,7 +340,6 @@ Both volumes are persistent and survive container restarts.
 ### Prerequisites
 
 - Node.js 18 or higher
-- Docker and Docker Compose (for local container testing)
 
 ### Setup
 
@@ -347,27 +347,13 @@ Both volumes are persistent and survive container restarts.
 # Install dependencies
 npm install
 
-# Run development server
+# Run development server (without Docker)
 npm run dev
 ```
 
 The application will be available at http://localhost:3000
 
-### Local Docker Testing
-
-```bash
-# Build and start all services
-docker-compose up -d
-
-# View logs
-docker-compose logs -f
-
-# Stop services
-docker-compose down
-
-# Stop and remove volumes (clean slate)
-docker-compose down -v
-```
+**Note for AI Agents:** SAAC AI agents do not have Docker available. Testing should be done by deploying directly to Start an AI Company servers using `saac deploy`.
 
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@@ -574,7 +560,7 @@ To contribute to this template:
 1. Fork the repository
 2. Create a feature branch
 3. Make your changes
-4. Test locally with Docker Compose
+4. Test by deploying with `saac deploy` to verify functionality
 5. Submit a pull request
 
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