diff --git a/backend/src/index.ts b/backend/src/index.ts
index e7b25ea..c1eff80 100644
--- a/backend/src/index.ts
+++ b/backend/src/index.ts
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ let db: any;
 
 async function connectToDatabase() {
   try {
-    // Ensure database directory exists with proper permissions
+    // Database file will be in the app directory
     const dbPath = path.join(__dirname, '../database.sqlite');
     
     db = await open({
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 7185219..78eedfb 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ services:
     ports:
       - "3000:3000"
     volumes:
-      - data:/app/database.sqlite
+      - data:/app
       - uploads:/app/uploads
     environment:
       - NODE_ENV=development