diff --git a/.env.example b/.env.example
index 66069ea..1d7fa6b 100644
--- a/.env.example
+++ b/.env.example
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
-# Database
-MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_root_password_here
-MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_mysql_password_here
+# Database Configuration
+# All database variables use DB_* prefix for consistency
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_root_password_here
+DB_PASSWORD=your_mysql_password_here
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+DB_HOST=localhost
+DB_PORT=3306
 
 # Application
 ADMIN_PASSWORD=your_admin_password_here
diff --git a/DATABASE_SETUP.md b/DATABASE_SETUP.md
index a58acae..a3e4830 100644
--- a/DATABASE_SETUP.md
+++ b/DATABASE_SETUP.md
@@ -123,15 +123,12 @@ docker exec voxblog-api sh -c "cd /app/apps/api && pnpm drizzle:migrate"
 Database connection uses these variables from `.env`:
 
 ```env
-# MySQL Root
-MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=voxblogRootPass123!
-
-# Application User
-MYSQL_PASSWORD=voxblogAppPass123!
+# Database Configuration (all use DB_* prefix)
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=voxblogRootPass123!
+DB_PASSWORD=voxblogAppPass123!
 DB_HOST=mysql
 DB_PORT=3306
 DB_USER=voxblog
-DB_PASSWORD=voxblogAppPass123!
 DB_NAME=voxblog
 ```
 
diff --git a/DB_VARS_UNIFIED.md b/DB_VARS_UNIFIED.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..51192a6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/DB_VARS_UNIFIED.md
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+# Database Variables Unified ✅
+
+## Summary
+
+All database configuration variables have been standardized to use the `DB_*` prefix for consistency and simplicity.
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### Old Variable Names (REMOVED)
+- ❌ `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD`
+- ❌ `MYSQL_PASSWORD`
+- ❌ `DATABASE_URL`
+
+### New Variable Names (CURRENT)
+- ✅ `DB_ROOT_PASSWORD` - MySQL root password
+- ✅ `DB_PASSWORD` - Application database password
+- ✅ `DB_USER` - Database username (default: `voxblog`)
+- ✅ `DB_NAME` - Database name (default: `voxblog`)
+- ✅ `DB_HOST` - Database host (default: `mysql` in docker, `localhost` otherwise)
+- ✅ `DB_PORT` - Database port (default: `3306`)
+
+## Files Updated
+
+1. **`.env.example`** - Updated with unified variable names and defaults
+2. **`docker-compose.yml`** - MySQL container and API service use `DB_*` variables
+3. **`scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh`** - Migration helper script
+4. **`docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md`** - Comprehensive migration guide
+
+## Application Code (No Changes Needed)
+
+The following files already used `DB_*` variables:
+- ✅ `apps/api/src/db.ts`
+- ✅ `apps/api/drizzle.config.ts`
+- ✅ `apps/api/src/db/migrate.ts`
+
+## Migration Instructions
+
+### For Existing Users
+
+Run the migration script:
+```bash
+./scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh
+```
+
+Or manually update your `.env`:
+```bash
+# Replace:
+MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=xxx  →  DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=xxx
+MYSQL_PASSWORD=xxx       →  DB_PASSWORD=xxx
+```
+
+Then restart services:
+```bash
+docker-compose down && docker-compose up -d
+```
+
+### For New Users
+
+Just copy and configure:
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+# Edit .env with your passwords
+docker-compose up -d
+```
+
+## Benefits
+
+1. **Consistency** - Single naming convention across the entire project
+2. **Simplicity** - Easier to remember and use
+3. **Clarity** - Clear distinction between container and application config
+4. **Flexibility** - Default values for easier local development
+5. **Maintainability** - Less confusion, fewer errors
+
+## Why This Change?
+
+Previously, the project mixed two naming conventions:
+- `MYSQL_*` for some variables (from MySQL Docker image convention)
+- `DB_*` for application code
+
+This created confusion about which variables to set and where. Now everything uses `DB_*`, and docker-compose handles the mapping to MySQL container's expected `MYSQL_*` environment variables internally.
+
+## Need Help?
+
+See the full migration guide: `docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md`
diff --git a/DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md b/DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md
index e12b0d0..63010f7 100644
--- a/DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md
+++ b/DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md
@@ -181,10 +181,10 @@ services:
     container_name: voxblog-mysql
     restart: unless-stopped
     environment:
-      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}
-      MYSQL_DATABASE: voxblog
-      MYSQL_USER: voxblog
-      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
+      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${DB_ROOT_PASSWORD}
+      MYSQL_DATABASE: ${DB_NAME:-voxblog}
+      MYSQL_USER: ${DB_USER:-voxblog}
+      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
     volumes:
       - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql
     networks:
@@ -206,7 +206,11 @@ services:
     environment:
       NODE_ENV: production
       PORT: 3301
-      DATABASE_URL: mysql://voxblog:${MYSQL_PASSWORD}@mysql:3306/voxblog
+      DB_HOST: ${DB_HOST:-mysql}
+      DB_PORT: ${DB_PORT:-3306}
+      DB_USER: ${DB_USER:-voxblog}
+      DB_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
+      DB_NAME: ${DB_NAME:-voxblog}
       ADMIN_PASSWORD: ${ADMIN_PASSWORD}
       OPENAI_API_KEY: ${OPENAI_API_KEY}
       GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY: ${GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY}
@@ -274,8 +278,12 @@ jobs:
       - name: Create .env file
         run: |
           cat > .env << EOF
-          MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=${{ secrets.MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD }}
-          MYSQL_PASSWORD=${{ secrets.MYSQL_PASSWORD }}
+          DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=${{ secrets.DB_ROOT_PASSWORD }}
+          DB_PASSWORD=${{ secrets.DB_PASSWORD }}
+          DB_USER=${{ secrets.DB_USER }}
+          DB_NAME=${{ secrets.DB_NAME }}
+          DB_HOST=${{ secrets.DB_HOST }}
+          DB_PORT=${{ secrets.DB_PORT }}
           ADMIN_PASSWORD=${{ secrets.ADMIN_PASSWORD }}
           OPENAI_API_KEY=${{ secrets.OPENAI_API_KEY }}
           GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY=${{ secrets.GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY }}
diff --git a/DEPLOYMENT_SUMMARY.md b/DEPLOYMENT_SUMMARY.md
index d55e196..60717b0 100644
--- a/DEPLOYMENT_SUMMARY.md
+++ b/DEPLOYMENT_SUMMARY.md
@@ -169,9 +169,13 @@ git push origin main
 All required variables in `.env`:
 
 ```bash
-# Database
-MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=strong_password
-MYSQL_PASSWORD=voxblog_password
+# Database (all use DB_* prefix)
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=strong_password
+DB_PASSWORD=voxblog_password
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+DB_HOST=mysql
+DB_PORT=3306
 
 # Application
 ADMIN_PASSWORD=admin_password
diff --git a/LOCAL_TESTING.md b/LOCAL_TESTING.md
index cb334a6..7876860 100644
--- a/LOCAL_TESTING.md
+++ b/LOCAL_TESTING.md
@@ -34,9 +34,13 @@ nano .env
 
 **Minimal .env for local testing:**
 ```bash
-# Database
-MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=localrootpass123
-MYSQL_PASSWORD=localvoxblogpass123
+# Database (all use DB_* prefix)
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=localrootpass123
+DB_PASSWORD=localvoxblogpass123
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+DB_HOST=mysql
+DB_PORT=3306
 
 # Application
 ADMIN_PASSWORD=admin123
@@ -162,7 +166,7 @@ docker-compose exec api sh
 
 # MySQL container
 docker-compose exec mysql mysql -u voxblog -p
-# Enter MYSQL_PASSWORD when prompted
+# Enter DB_PASSWORD when prompted
 ```
 
 ### Clean Up Everything
diff --git a/MIGRATION_COMPLETE.md b/MIGRATION_COMPLETE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9bfcddd
--- /dev/null
+++ b/MIGRATION_COMPLETE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,145 @@
+# Database Variable Migration Complete ✅
+
+## Summary
+
+All database configuration variables across the entire project have been successfully unified to use the `DB_*` prefix.
+
+## Files Updated
+
+### Configuration Files
+- ✅ `.env.example` - Updated with unified `DB_*` variables
+- ✅ `docker-compose.yml` - Uses `DB_*` variables with proper MySQL container mapping
+
+### Documentation Files
+- ✅ `QUICK_START.md` - All references updated
+- ✅ `DATABASE_SETUP.md` - All references updated
+- ✅ `DEPLOYMENT_SUMMARY.md` - All references updated
+- ✅ `DEPLOYMENT_GUIDE.md` - Docker compose example and GitHub Actions updated
+- ✅ `LOCAL_TESTING.md` - All references updated
+
+### Migration Tools
+- ✅ `scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh` - Helper script for existing installations
+- ✅ `docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md` - Comprehensive migration guide
+- ✅ `DB_VARS_UNIFIED.md` - Quick reference guide
+
+### Application Code
+- ✅ `apps/api/src/db.ts` - Already using `DB_*` (no changes needed)
+- ✅ `apps/api/drizzle.config.ts` - Already using `DB_*` (no changes needed)
+- ✅ `apps/api/src/db/migrate.ts` - Already using `DB_*` (no changes needed)
+
+## Unified Variable Names
+
+| Variable | Purpose | Default |
+|----------|---------|---------|
+| `DB_ROOT_PASSWORD` | MySQL root password | - |
+| `DB_PASSWORD` | Application database password | - |
+| `DB_USER` | Database username | `voxblog` |
+| `DB_NAME` | Database name | `voxblog` |
+| `DB_HOST` | Database host | `mysql` (docker) / `localhost` |
+| `DB_PORT` | Database port | `3306` |
+
+## What Was Changed
+
+### Before
+```bash
+# Mixed naming conventions
+MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=xxx
+MYSQL_PASSWORD=xxx
+DATABASE_URL=mysql://...
+DB_HOST=mysql
+DB_PORT=3306
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_PASSWORD=xxx  # Duplicate!
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+```
+
+### After
+```bash
+# Unified DB_* naming
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=xxx
+DB_PASSWORD=xxx
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+DB_HOST=mysql
+DB_PORT=3306
+```
+
+## Benefits Achieved
+
+1. ✅ **Consistency** - Single naming pattern across entire codebase
+2. ✅ **Simplicity** - No more confusion about which variable to use
+3. ✅ **No Duplication** - Removed redundant `DATABASE_URL` and duplicate password variables
+4. ✅ **Better Defaults** - All variables have sensible defaults in docker-compose
+5. ✅ **Clear Documentation** - All docs updated with correct variable names
+6. ✅ **Easy Migration** - Script provided for existing installations
+
+## Verification
+
+Run this to verify no legacy variables remain in your project:
+```bash
+# Should only show references in migration docs (as "before" examples)
+grep -r "MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD\|MYSQL_PASSWORD" --include="*.md" --include="*.yml" --include="*.env*" .
+```
+
+## Next Steps for Users
+
+### New Installations
+Just use the updated `.env.example`:
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+# Edit .env with your values
+docker-compose up -d
+```
+
+### Existing Installations
+Run the migration script:
+```bash
+./scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh
+docker-compose down
+docker-compose up -d
+```
+
+## Technical Notes
+
+### MySQL Container Mapping
+The MySQL Docker container still requires `MYSQL_*` environment variables internally. Our `docker-compose.yml` handles this mapping:
+
+```yaml
+mysql:
+  environment:
+    MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${DB_ROOT_PASSWORD}  # Maps DB_* to MYSQL_*
+    MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
+    MYSQL_USER: ${DB_USER:-voxblog}
+    MYSQL_DATABASE: ${DB_NAME:-voxblog}
+```
+
+This is transparent to users - they only need to set `DB_*` variables.
+
+### Application Code
+The application code in `apps/api/src/db.ts` and related files already used `DB_*` variables, so no code changes were needed. This migration was purely about configuration consistency.
+
+## Rollback (If Needed)
+
+If you need to rollback for any reason:
+```bash
+# Restore your .env backup
+cp .env.backup.YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS .env
+
+# Or manually change:
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD → MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD
+DB_PASSWORD → MYSQL_PASSWORD
+```
+
+However, we recommend moving forward with the unified naming as it's cleaner and more maintainable.
+
+## Support
+
+- See `docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md` for detailed migration guide
+- See `DB_VARS_UNIFIED.md` for quick reference
+- Check docker-compose logs if services don't start: `docker-compose logs`
+
+---
+
+**Migration completed successfully!** 🎉
+
+All database variables are now unified under the `DB_*` prefix for consistency and simplicity.
diff --git a/QUICK_START.md b/QUICK_START.md
index 481aa05..e297fc9 100644
--- a/QUICK_START.md
+++ b/QUICK_START.md
@@ -31,8 +31,12 @@ nano .env
 ```
 
 Fill in all values:
-- `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD` - Strong password for MySQL root
-- `MYSQL_PASSWORD` - Password for voxblog database user
+- `DB_ROOT_PASSWORD` - Strong password for MySQL root
+- `DB_PASSWORD` - Password for voxblog database user
+- `DB_USER` - Database username (default: voxblog)
+- `DB_NAME` - Database name (default: voxblog)
+- `DB_HOST` - Database host (default: localhost)
+- `DB_PORT` - Database port (default: 3306)
 - `ADMIN_PASSWORD` - Password for admin login
 - `OPENAI_API_KEY` - Your OpenAI API key
 - `GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY` - Your Ghost CMS API key
@@ -101,8 +105,12 @@ sudo systemctl status gitea-runner
 Go to: Repository → Settings → Secrets → Actions
 
 Add all variables from `.env`:
-- `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD`
-- `MYSQL_PASSWORD`
+- `DB_ROOT_PASSWORD`
+- `DB_PASSWORD`
+- `DB_USER`
+- `DB_NAME`
+- `DB_HOST`
+- `DB_PORT`
 - `ADMIN_PASSWORD`
 - `OPENAI_API_KEY`
 - `GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY`
@@ -277,7 +285,7 @@ docker-compose logs admin
 
 ```bash
 docker-compose exec mysql mysql -u voxblog -p
-# Enter MYSQL_PASSWORD when prompted
+# Enter DB_PASSWORD when prompted
 SHOW DATABASES;
 ```
 
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
index 33e4367..2739514 100644
--- a/docker-compose.yml
+++ b/docker-compose.yml
@@ -6,16 +6,16 @@ services:
     container_name: voxblog-mysql
     restart: unless-stopped
     environment:
-      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}
-      MYSQL_DATABASE: voxblog
-      MYSQL_USER: voxblog
-      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
+      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${DB_ROOT_PASSWORD}
+      MYSQL_DATABASE: ${DB_NAME:-voxblog}
+      MYSQL_USER: ${DB_USER:-voxblog}
+      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
     volumes:
       - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql
     networks:
       - voxblog-network
     healthcheck:
-      test: ["CMD", "mysqladmin", "ping", "-h", "localhost", "-u", "root", "-p${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}"]
+      test: ["CMD", "mysqladmin", "ping", "-h", "localhost", "-u", "root", "-p${DB_ROOT_PASSWORD}"]
       interval: 10s
       timeout: 5s
       retries: 5
@@ -34,12 +34,11 @@ services:
     environment:
       NODE_ENV: production
       PORT: 3301
-      DATABASE_URL: mysql://voxblog:${MYSQL_PASSWORD}@mysql:3306/voxblog
-      DB_HOST: mysql
-      DB_PORT: 3306
-      DB_USER: voxblog
-      DB_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
-      DB_NAME: voxblog
+      DB_HOST: ${DB_HOST:-mysql}
+      DB_PORT: ${DB_PORT:-3306}
+      DB_USER: ${DB_USER:-voxblog}
+      DB_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
+      DB_NAME: ${DB_NAME:-voxblog}
       ADMIN_PASSWORD: ${ADMIN_PASSWORD}
       OPENAI_API_KEY: ${OPENAI_API_KEY}
       GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY: ${GHOST_ADMIN_API_KEY}
diff --git a/docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md b/docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..98e096b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/DB_VARIABLE_MIGRATION.md
@@ -0,0 +1,166 @@
+# Database Variable Migration Guide
+
+## Overview
+
+This project has been updated to use a **unified naming convention** for all database configuration variables. All database-related environment variables now use the `DB_*` prefix for consistency and simplicity.
+
+## What Changed
+
+### Before (Mixed Naming)
+```bash
+# .env file had:
+MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=...
+MYSQL_PASSWORD=...
+
+# docker-compose.yml used both:
+MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}
+MYSQL_PASSWORD=${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
+DATABASE_URL=mysql://voxblog:${MYSQL_PASSWORD}@mysql:3306/voxblog
+DB_HOST=mysql
+DB_PORT=3306
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_PASSWORD=${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+```
+
+### After (Unified Naming)
+```bash
+# All variables use DB_* prefix:
+DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=...
+DB_PASSWORD=...
+DB_USER=voxblog
+DB_NAME=voxblog
+DB_HOST=localhost  # or 'mysql' in docker
+DB_PORT=3306
+```
+
+## Variable Reference
+
+| Variable | Purpose | Default | Required |
+|----------|---------|---------|----------|
+| `DB_ROOT_PASSWORD` | MySQL root user password | - | Yes |
+| `DB_PASSWORD` | Application database user password | - | Yes |
+| `DB_USER` | Application database username | `voxblog` | No |
+| `DB_NAME` | Application database name | `voxblog` | No |
+| `DB_HOST` | Database host | `mysql` (docker) / `localhost` | No |
+| `DB_PORT` | Database port | `3306` | No |
+
+## Migration Steps
+
+### For Existing Installations
+
+1. **Backup your current `.env` file:**
+   ```bash
+   cp .env .env.backup
+   ```
+
+2. **Run the migration script:**
+   ```bash
+   chmod +x scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh
+   ./scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh
+   ```
+   
+   Or manually update your `.env` file:
+   ```bash
+   # Change these lines:
+   MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_password
+   MYSQL_PASSWORD=your_password
+   
+   # To:
+   DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=your_password
+   DB_PASSWORD=your_password
+   ```
+
+3. **Restart your services:**
+   ```bash
+   docker-compose down
+   docker-compose up -d
+   ```
+
+### For New Installations
+
+Simply copy `.env.example` to `.env` and fill in your values:
+```bash
+cp .env.example .env
+# Edit .env with your database passwords
+```
+
+## Benefits of Unified Naming
+
+1. **Consistency**: All database variables follow the same `DB_*` pattern
+2. **Clarity**: Clear separation between MySQL container config and application config
+3. **Simplicity**: Easier to remember and less prone to typos
+4. **Flexibility**: Default values allow for easier local development
+5. **Maintainability**: Single source of truth for database configuration
+
+## Code Usage
+
+All application code uses the unified variables:
+
+```typescript
+// apps/api/src/db.ts
+const host = process.env.DB_HOST || 'localhost';
+const port = Number(process.env.DB_PORT || 3306);
+const user = process.env.DB_USER || '';
+const password = process.env.DB_PASSWORD || '';
+const database = process.env.DB_NAME || '';
+```
+
+## Docker Compose Configuration
+
+The MySQL container environment variables are mapped from `DB_*` to `MYSQL_*`:
+
+```yaml
+mysql:
+  environment:
+    MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${DB_ROOT_PASSWORD}
+    MYSQL_DATABASE: ${DB_NAME:-voxblog}
+    MYSQL_USER: ${DB_USER:-voxblog}
+    MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD}
+```
+
+This maintains compatibility with the official MySQL Docker image while using our unified naming convention.
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### Services won't start after migration
+
+1. Check that all required variables are set:
+   ```bash
+   grep "^DB_" .env
+   ```
+
+2. Verify docker-compose can read the variables:
+   ```bash
+   docker-compose config
+   ```
+
+3. Check container logs:
+   ```bash
+   docker-compose logs mysql
+   docker-compose logs api
+   ```
+
+### Database connection errors
+
+Ensure the `DB_PASSWORD` matches what was set when the MySQL container was first created. If you need to reset:
+
+```bash
+docker-compose down -v  # WARNING: This deletes your database!
+docker-compose up -d
+```
+
+## CI/CD and Deployment
+
+If you have CI/CD pipelines or deployment scripts, update them to use the new variable names:
+
+- Replace `MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD` → `DB_ROOT_PASSWORD`
+- Replace `MYSQL_PASSWORD` → `DB_PASSWORD`
+- Remove `DATABASE_URL` (no longer needed)
+
+## Questions?
+
+If you encounter any issues during migration, please check:
+1. All variables are correctly renamed in your `.env` file
+2. No old `MYSQL_*` variables remain
+3. Services have been restarted after the change
diff --git a/scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh b/scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..2accbf1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh
@@ -0,0 +1,97 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+
+# Database Variable Migration Script
+# This script helps migrate from MYSQL_* to unified DB_* variable names
+# 
+# Usage: ./scripts/migrate-db-vars.sh [--dry-run]
+
+set -e
+
+DRY_RUN=false
+if [[ "$1" == "--dry-run" ]]; then
+  DRY_RUN=true
+  echo "🔍 DRY RUN MODE - No files will be modified"
+  echo ""
+fi
+
+# Color codes for output
+RED='\033[0;31m'
+GREEN='\033[0;32m'
+YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
+BLUE='\033[0;34m'
+NC='\033[0m' # No Color
+
+echo -e "${BLUE}================================================${NC}"
+echo -e "${BLUE}  Database Variable Migration Script${NC}"
+echo -e "${BLUE}================================================${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo "This script will standardize database configuration variables:"
+echo "  MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD → DB_ROOT_PASSWORD"
+echo "  MYSQL_PASSWORD → DB_PASSWORD"
+echo "  MYSQL_DATABASE → DB_NAME (already standardized)"
+echo "  MYSQL_USER → DB_USER (already standardized)"
+echo ""
+
+# Check if .env file exists
+if [ -f ".env" ]; then
+  echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠️  Found .env file${NC}"
+  echo ""
+  echo "Current database variables in .env:"
+  grep -E "^(MYSQL_|DB_)" .env 2>/dev/null || echo "  (none found)"
+  echo ""
+  
+  if [ "$DRY_RUN" = false ]; then
+    read -p "Do you want to update your .env file? (y/N) " -n 1 -r
+    echo ""
+    if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
+      # Backup .env
+      cp .env .env.backup.$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)
+      echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Created backup of .env${NC}"
+      
+      # Replace variables
+      if grep -q "^MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=" .env; then
+        sed -i.tmp 's/^MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=/DB_ROOT_PASSWORD=/' .env
+        echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Renamed MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD → DB_ROOT_PASSWORD${NC}"
+      fi
+      
+      if grep -q "^MYSQL_PASSWORD=" .env; then
+        sed -i.tmp 's/^MYSQL_PASSWORD=/DB_PASSWORD=/' .env
+        echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Renamed MYSQL_PASSWORD → DB_PASSWORD${NC}"
+      fi
+      
+      # Clean up temp files
+      rm -f .env.tmp
+      
+      echo ""
+      echo -e "${GREEN}✓ .env file updated successfully${NC}"
+      echo ""
+      echo "Updated variables in .env:"
+      grep -E "^DB_" .env 2>/dev/null || echo "  (none found)"
+    else
+      echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠️  Skipped .env update${NC}"
+    fi
+  else
+    echo -e "${BLUE}[DRY RUN] Would update .env file${NC}"
+  fi
+else
+  echo -e "${YELLOW}⚠️  No .env file found (this is OK if using docker-compose)${NC}"
+fi
+
+echo ""
+echo -e "${BLUE}================================================${NC}"
+echo -e "${GREEN}✓ Migration script completed${NC}"
+echo -e "${BLUE}================================================${NC}"
+echo ""
+echo "Next steps:"
+echo "1. Review the changes in docker-compose.yml"
+echo "2. Update any deployment scripts or CI/CD pipelines"
+echo "3. Restart your services: docker-compose down && docker-compose up -d"
+echo ""
+echo "Variable mapping reference:"
+echo "  DB_ROOT_PASSWORD - MySQL root password"
+echo "  DB_PASSWORD      - Application database password"
+echo "  DB_USER          - Application database user (default: voxblog)"
+echo "  DB_NAME          - Application database name (default: voxblog)"
+echo "  DB_HOST          - Database host (default: mysql in docker, localhost otherwise)"
+echo "  DB_PORT          - Database port (default: 3306)"
+echo ""