Blogging Website

Overview

This project is a blogging website built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB. It allows users to create, read, and comment on blog posts. The application features user authentication, image uploads to Azure Blob Storage, and a responsive design using Bootstrap. Check it out here

Features

• User Authentication: Users can sign up, sign in, and manage their profiles.
• Blog Management: Users can create new blog posts with titles, content, and cover images.
• Commenting System: Users can leave comments on blog posts.
• Responsive Design: The application is mobile-friendly and uses Bootstrap for styling.
• Image Uploads: Images are uploaded to Azure Blob Storage.

Technologies Used

• Backend:

  • Node.js
  • Express
  • MongoDB
  • Mongoose
  • Azure Blob Storage
  • JWT (JSON Web Tokens)

• Frontend:

  • EJS (Embedded JavaScript)
  • Bootstrap
  • TinyMCE (WYSIWYG editor)

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js
• MongoDB
• Azure account for Blob Storage

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/project06--blogging-website.git
   cd project06--blogging-website

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

   MONGO_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
   SECRETENV=your_jwt_secret
   TINY_MCE_API_KEY=your_tiny_mce_api_key
   AZURE_STORAGE_CONNECTION_STRING=your_azure_storage_connection_string
   

4. Start the application:

   npm run dev

5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080.

Usage

• Sign Up: Create a new account to start posting blogs.
• Sign In: Log in to your account to manage your blogs.
• Add New Blog: Use the "ADD AN ENTRY!" link to create a new blog post.
• View Blogs: Click on any blog title to read the full post and leave comments.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with your changes.

Acknowledgments

• Node.js
• Express
• MongoDB
• Azure Blob Storage
• Bootstrap
• TinyMCE