diff --git a/.devcontainer/.devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/.devcontainer.json
deleted file mode 100644
index 522c7a6..0000000
--- a/.devcontainer/.devcontainer.json
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,32 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "name": "Elixir Kickoff Development Container",
-  "image": "ghcr.io/elixir-journey/elixir-kickoff:latest",
-  "remoteEnv": {
-    "MIX_ENV": "dev"
-  },
-  "customizations": {
-    "vscode": {
-      "extensions": [
-        "jakebecker.elixir-ls",
-        "ms-azuretools.vscode-docker",
-        "editorconfig.editorconfig",
-        "eamodio.gitlens",
-        "streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker",
-        "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
-        "pkief.material-icon-theme"
-      ],
-      "settings": {
-        "terminal.integrated.shell.linux": "/bin/bash"
-      }
-    }
-  },
-  "postCreateCommand": "mix deps.get",
-  "postStartCommand": "../scripts/post_start.sh",
-  "remoteUser": "vscode",
-  "mounts": [
-    "source=${localWorkspaceFolder},target=/workspace,type=bind",
-    "source=${localEnv:HOME}/.gitconfig,target=/root/.gitconfig,type=bind,consistency=cached",
-    "source=${localEnv:HOME}/.ssh,target=/root/.ssh,type=bind,consistency=cached"
-  ],
-  "workspaceFolder": "/workspace"
-}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/.devcontainer/Dockerfile b/.devcontainer/Dockerfile
index 5b5c540..c546db5 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/Dockerfile
+++ b/.devcontainer/Dockerfile
@@ -1,42 +1,46 @@
-# Use an official Elixir image as the base
-FROM elixir:1.17-alpine
+# Builder stage
+FROM elixir:1.17-alpine AS builder
 
-# Set default environment to development
-ENV MIX_ENV=dev
+ENV MIX_ENV=prod
 
-# Install Hex, Rebar, and essential tools
 RUN mix do local.hex --force, local.rebar --force \
-    && apk add --no-cache \
-    git \
-    nodejs \
-    npm \
-    curl \
-    inotify-tools \
-    bash \
-    openssh \
-    postgresql-client
-
-# Install GitHub CLI (gh)
-RUN apk add --no-cache github-cli
-
-# Ensure .ssh directory exists
-RUN mkdir -p /root/.ssh && chmod 700 /root/.ssh
-
-# Set up the application directory
-WORKDIR /workspace
-
-# Copy mix files and install dependencies
+    && apk add --no-cache git curl bash openssh postgresql-client
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
 COPY mix.exs mix.lock ./
-RUN mix deps.get --only $MIX_ENV
+RUN mix deps.get
 
-# Copy the rest of the application code
 COPY . .
+# Ensure directories exist
+RUN mkdir -p /app/config /app/rel && mix compile
+
+# Final stage
+FROM elixir:1.17-alpine
+
+ENV MIX_ENV=dev
+
+RUN apk add --no-cache \
+    bash openssh postgresql-client \
+    git curl zsh zsh-autosuggestions zsh-syntax-highlighting zsh-completions \
+    && curl -sfL git.io/antibody | sh -s - -b /usr/local/bin
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
+# Copy the entire project directory
+COPY . /app
 
-# Ensure proper permissions for the workspace directory
-RUN chown -R root:root /workspace
+# Default Powerlevel10k configuration
+RUN echo "POWERLEVEL9K_MODE=nerdfont-complete" > /root/.p10k.zsh \
+    && echo '[[ -f ~/.p10k.zsh ]] && source ~/.p10k.zsh' >> /root/.zshrc
 
-# Run compilation in development mode
-RUN mix compile
+# Configure Zsh
+RUN echo "export ZSH_THEME=\"robbyrussell\"" > /root/.zshrc \
+    && echo "alias ll='ls -la'" >> /root/.zshrc \
+    && echo "export SHELL=\"/bin/zsh\"" >> /root/.zshrc \
+    && echo "source /root/.zsh_plugins.sh" >> /root/.zshrc \
+    && antibody bundle zsh-users/zsh-autosuggestions > /root/.zsh_plugins.sh \
+    && antibody bundle zsh-users/zsh-syntax-highlighting >> /root/.zsh_plugins.sh \
+    && antibody bundle romkatv/powerlevel10k >> /root/.zsh_plugins.sh
 
-# Default command for better interactive experience
-CMD ["/bin/bash"]
+CMD ["/bin/zsh"]
diff --git a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
index f098348..9c74bd8 100644
--- a/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
+++ b/.devcontainer/devcontainer.json
@@ -1,16 +1,32 @@
-// For format details, see https://aka.ms/devcontainer.json. For config options, see the
-// README at: https://github.com/devcontainers/templates/tree/main/src/docker-existing-dockerfile
 {
-	"name": "Existing Dockerfile",
-	"image": "ghcr.io/elixir-journey/elixir-kickoff:latest"
-	// Features to add to the dev container. More info: https://containers.dev/features.
-	// "features": {},
-	// Use 'forwardPorts' to make a list of ports inside the container available locally.
-	// "forwardPorts": [],
-	// Uncomment the next line to run commands after the container is created.
-	// "postCreateCommand": "cat /etc/os-release",
-	// Configure tool-specific properties.
-	// "customizations": {},
-	// Uncomment to connect as an existing user other than the container default. More info: https://aka.ms/dev-containers-non-root.
-	// "remoteUser": "devcontainer"
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+  "name": "Elixir Kickoff Development Container",
+  "image": "ghcr.io/elixir-journey/elixir-kickoff:latest",
+  "remoteEnv": {
+    "MIX_ENV": "dev"
+  },
+  "customizations": {
+    "vscode": {
+      "extensions": [
+        "jakebecker.elixir-ls",
+        "ms-azuretools.vscode-docker",
+        "editorconfig.editorconfig",
+        "eamodio.gitlens",
+        "streetsidesoftware.code-spell-checker",
+        "esbenp.prettier-vscode",
+        "pkief.material-icon-theme"
+      ],
+      "settings": {
+        "terminal.integrated.shell.linux": "/bin/bash"
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "postCreateCommand": "mix deps.get",
+  "postStartCommand": "/bin/sh /workspace/.devcontainer/scripts/post_start.sh",
+  "mounts": [
+    "source=${localWorkspaceFolder},target=/workspace,type=bind",
+    "source=${localEnv:HOME}/.gitconfig,target=/root/.gitconfig,type=bind,consistency=cached",
+    "source=${localEnv:HOME}/.ssh,target=/root/.ssh,type=bind,consistency=cached",
+    "source=${localEnv:HOME}/.p10k.zsh,target=/root/.p10k.zsh,type=bind,consistency=cached"
+  ],
+  "workspaceFolder": "/workspace"
+}
diff --git a/scripts/post_start.sh b/.devcontainer/scripts/post_start.sh
similarity index 100%
rename from scripts/post_start.sh
rename to .devcontainer/scripts/post_start.sh
diff --git a/.dockerignore b/.dockerignore
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..34d06ee
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.dockerignore
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+# Elixir build files
+/_build
+/deps
+
+# Node.js build files (if applicable)
+node_modules
+
+# Editor and OS files
+*.swp
+*.swo
+*.log
+.DS_Store
+
+# Git ignored files
+.git