diff --git a/Makefile b/Makefile
index 60bf187..8ec0228 100644
--- a/Makefile
+++ b/Makefile
@@ -23,6 +23,46 @@ docker_run_win:
 docker_stop_win:
 	docker-compose down
 
+# Production Docker Management Commands
+#-------------------------------------------------
+
+# Start the production Docker environment
+prod_up:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d
+
+# Stop the production Docker environment
+prod_down:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml down
+
+# Restart the production Docker environment
+prod_restart:
+	make prod_down
+	make prod_up
+
+# View logs for the production Docker environment
+prod_logs:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml logs
+
+# Rebuild and start the production Docker environment
+prod_rebuild:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d --build
+
+# Stop and remove all containers, networks, and volumes
+prod_clean:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml down -v
+
+# Execute production migrations (adjust command as necessary for your project setup)
+prod_migrate:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml exec app php spark migrate
+
+# Execute production seeders (adjust command as necessary for your project setup)
+prod_seed:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml exec app php spark db:seed
+
+# Clear the Redis cache in the production environment
+prod_clear_cache:
+	docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml exec redis redis-cli FLUSHALL
+
 # Database migrations
 #-------------------------------------------------
 
diff --git a/docker-compose.prod.yml b/docker-compose.prod.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0cc382c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docker-compose.prod.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+# Production Docker Configuration for CodeIgniter 4 Application
+# =============================================================
+#
+# This Docker Compose configuration is designed for production deployment of a
+# CodeIgniter 4 application. It defines four main services: the application itself (`app`),
+# an Nginx web server (`nginx`), a MySQL database (`mysql`), and a Redis cache (`redis`).
+# Each service is configured with production in mind, using Alpine images where available
+# for their smaller footprint and setting environment variables for secure and efficient operation.
+#
+# Usage:
+# ------
+# Before running, ensure you have set the environment variables `MYSQL_PROD_DATABASE`,
+# `MYSQL_PROD_USER`, and `MYSQL_PROD_PASSWORD` for the MySQL service. These can be set
+# in an `.env` file located in the same directory as this docker-compose file or exported
+# directly in your shell.
+#
+# To start all services in detached mode, use:
+# `docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml up -d`
+#
+# To stop all services and remove containers, networks, and volumes created by `up`, use:
+# `docker-compose -f docker-compose.prod.yml down`
+#
+# Services:
+# ---------
+# app: The main application service built from a Dockerfile located in `./docker/ci4`.
+#      It's configured to run in a `production` environment. The entire application directory
+#      is mounted into the container to facilitate easy updates, but consider using COPY
+#      in Dockerfile for a more secure, immutable deployment.
+#
+# nginx: Serves as the web server, using the lightweight Alpine Linux version of Nginx.
+#        It serves static files directly and proxies PHP requests to the `app` service.
+#        The production Nginx configuration is mounted from `./docker/nginx/nginx.prod.conf`.
+#
+# mysql: The MySQL database service, crucial for data persistence. It's configured through
+#        environment variables for the database name, user, and password, which should be
+#        securely managed. Data is persisted in a Docker volume named `mysql-data`.
+#
+# redis: Used for caching and session storage to enhance application performance.
+#        Like Nginx, it uses an Alpine Linux image for a smaller footprint.
+#
+# Networks:
+# ---------
+# app-network: A custom bridge network that facilitates communication between services.
+#              All services are attached to this network.
+#
+# Volumes:
+# --------
+# mysql-data: A Docker-managed volume that ensures the persistence of MySQL data across
+#             container restarts and deployments.
+#
+# Notes:
+# ------
+# - This configuration is optimized for production use, but security and performance
+#   tuning is an ongoing process. Always keep your images up to date and monitor
+#   for any potential security vulnerabilities.
+# - Ensure SSL/TLS configuration for Nginx if exposing services directly to the internet.
+#   Consider using a service like Let's Encrypt for free SSL certificates.
+#
+version: '3.8'
+services:
+  app:
+    build:
+      context: ./docker/ci4
+    volumes:
+      - .:/var/www/html
+    environment:
+      CI_ENVIRONMENT: production
+    networks:
+      - app-network
+
+  nginx:
+    image: nginx:alpine # Using the alpine version for smaller size
+    volumes:
+      - ./public:/var/www/html/public
+      - ./docker/nginx/nginx.prod.conf:/etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf
+    networks:
+      - app-network
+    depends_on:
+      - app
+
+  mysql:
+    image: mysql:5.7
+    environment:
+      MYSQL_DATABASE: ${MYSQL_PROD_DATABASE}
+      MYSQL_USER: ${MYSQL_PROD_USER}
+      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_PROD_PASSWORD}
+    networks:
+      - app-network
+
+  redis:
+    image: redis:alpine # Using the alpine version for smaller size
+    networks:
+      - app-network
+
+networks:
+  app-network:
+    driver: bridge
+
+volumes:
+  mysql-data:
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 7517ba3..0773886 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -1,3 +1,61 @@
+# CodeIgniter 4 Project Docker Configuration
+# ==========================================
+#
+# This Docker Compose file orchestrates a Docker environment suitable for developing
+# and running a CodeIgniter 4 application. It sets up the following services:
+#
+# 1. App - The main application service running PHP and the CodeIgniter framework.
+# 2. Nginx - A web server to serve the CodeIgniter application.
+# 3. MySQL - A database server for the application's data persistence.
+# 4. Redis - A key-value store used for caching and session storage to enhance performance.
+# 5. Adminer - A database management tool accessible via a web interface for managing the MySQL database.
+#
+# Each service is configured to meet the development needs of a typical CodeIgniter 4 application,
+# ensuring that developers can work on the application in an environment that mirrors
+# production settings as closely as possible. This setup also facilitates easy sharing of
+# the development environment among team members, ensuring consistency across development setups.
+#
+# Usage:
+# ------
+# To start the entire stack, run: `docker-compose up -d`
+# This will build and start all the defined services in detached mode.
+#
+# To stop the services, run: `docker-compose down`
+# This command stops and removes all running containers defined in this file.
+#
+# Service Details:
+# ----------------
+# - `app`: This service uses a custom Dockerfile located in `./docker/ci4`. It's set up to run PHP applications,
+#   particularly tailored for the CodeIgniter framework. The project directory is mounted into the container
+#   to allow live editing of the application code.
+#
+# - `nginx`: Configured as the web server for the application. It uses the official Nginx image and forwards
+#   requests to the PHP application running in the `app` service. Custom Nginx configurations can be applied
+#   by modifying `./docker/nginx/nginx.conf`.
+#
+# - `mysql`: This service runs a MySQL database server, version 5.7. It's used for the application's data storage.
+#   The service is configured with environment variables to set the root password and create a default database
+#   upon initialization.
+#
+# - `redis`: Utilizes the latest Redis image to provide caching and session storage capabilities. It's accessible
+#   by the application through the network, enhancing performance by storing session and cache data in memory.
+#
+# - `adminer`: A lightweight database management tool that provides a web interface for managing MySQL databases.
+#   It's useful for development and debugging purposes.
+#
+# Network Configuration:
+# ----------------------
+# All services are connected via a custom bridge network named `app-network`. This setup ensures that services
+# can communicate with each other using service names as hostnames, thereby simplifying configuration and connectivity.
+#
+# Volumes:
+# --------
+# - `mysql-data`: A named volume for persisting MySQL data. This ensures that the database data remains
+#   intact across container restarts and rebuilds.
+#
+# Note: Modify the service configurations as per your project requirements. Ensure that any sensitive or
+# environment-specific variables are appropriately managed, ideally through a `.env` file or Docker secrets.
+#
 version: '3.8'
 services:
   app:
@@ -9,10 +67,6 @@ services:
       - mysql
     environment:
       CI_ENVIRONMENT: development
-      DB_HOST: mysql
-      DB_DATABASE: ci4
-      DB_USERNAME: root
-      DB_PASSWORD: root
     networks:
       - app-network
 
diff --git a/docker/nginx/nginx.prod.conf b/docker/nginx/nginx.prod.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9c3fb9d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docker/nginx/nginx.prod.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+server {
+    listen 80;
+    # Strongly recommended to also configure listening on 443 (SSL) for HTTPS
+    # listen 443 ssl;
+    # ssl_certificate /path/to/your_certificate.pem;
+    # ssl_certificate_key /path/to/your_private.key;
+
+    server_name example.com; # Change this to your domain
+
+    root /var/www/html/public;
+    index index.php index.html index.htm;
+
+    # Serve static files directly without passing to PHP
+    location ~* \.(jpg|jpeg|gif|css|png|js|ico|html)$ {
+        access_log off;
+        expires max;
+    }
+
+    # Deny access to sensitive files
+    location ~ /\.ht {
+        deny all;
+    }
+
+    # URL rewrites and forwarding to index.php
+    location / {
+        try_files $uri $uri/ /index.php?$query_string;
+    }
+
+    # PHP FPM configuration
+    location ~ \.php$ {
+        try_files $uri /index.php =404;
+        fastcgi_pass app:9000;
+        fastcgi_index index.php;
+        fastcgi_param SCRIPT_FILENAME $document_root$fastcgi_script_name;
+        include fastcgi_params;
+    }
+
+    # Recommended: security headers
+    add_header X-Frame-Options "SAMEORIGIN" always;
+    add_header X-Content-Type-Options "nosniff" always;
+    add_header X-XSS-Protection "1; mode=block" always;
+
+    # Further optimizations and security settings can be added here
+}
diff --git a/env b/env
index 5cc68df..6aa0716 100644
--- a/env
+++ b/env
@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@
 #--------------------------------------------------------------------
 
 # CI_ENVIRONMENT = production
+#MYSQL_PROD_USER= 
+#MYSQL_PROD_DATABASE= 
+#MYSQL_PROD_PASSWORD= 
 
 #--------------------------------------------------------------------
 # APP
@@ -30,12 +33,24 @@
 # DATABASE
 #--------------------------------------------------------------------
 
+# DEV
+
 database.default.hostname = mysql
 database.default.database = ci4
 database.default.username = root
 database.default.password = root
 database.default.DBDriver = MySQLi
 
+# PROD 
+
+# database.default.hostname = mysql
+# database.default.database = YOUR_PROD_DATABASE
+# database.default.username = YOUR_PROD_USERNAME
+# database.default.password = YOUR_PROD_PASSWORD
+# database.default.DBDriver = MySQLi
+
+# TESTS
+
 # database.tests.hostname = localhost
 # database.tests.database = ci4_test
 # database.tests.username = root