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+#!/usr/bin/env bash
+# exit on error
+set -o errexit
+
+# Initial setup
+mix deps.get --only prod
+MIX_ENV=prod mix compile
+
+# Build the release and overwrite the existing release directory
+MIX_ENV=prod mix release --overwrite