ArthurJuma98/Blog_Site_App

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Blog_Site App

This is a simple web application for managing and displaying blog posts. It is built using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and EJS templating engine. Users can view a list of blogs, read individual blog posts, and navigate through different pages of the application.

Table of Contents

• Dependencies
• Installation
• Usage
• Middleware & Static Files
• Routes
• Contributing
• License

Dependencies

• Express.js: A web application framework for Node.js.
• Morgan: HTTP request logger middleware.
• Mongoose: MongoDB object modeling for Node.js.
• EJS: Embedded JavaScript templating.
• MongoDB: NoSQL database used for storing blog data.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ArthurJuma98/Blog_Site_App.git

2. Navigate to the project folder:

   cd Blog_Site_App

3. Install the dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up your MongoDB database and update the dbURI variable in app.js with your connection string.

5. Start the application:

   npm start

6. Open your browser and visit http://localhost:3000 to view the application.

Usage

• Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to access the home page with a list of blogs.
• Navigate through different pages of the application and read individual blog posts.
• Explore the about page to learn more about the application.

Middleware & Static Files

• The application uses Morgan for HTTP request logging.
• Static files (e.g., stylesheets, images) are served from the 'public' directory.
• Middleware logs information about each incoming request, such as the hostname, path, and HTTP method.

Routes

• The main application logic is organized into separate files. Blog-related routes are defined in blogRoutes.js.
• Additional routes handle redirects and a custom 404 error page.

Contributing

Feel free to contribute to this project by opening issues or submitting pull requests. Follow the guidelines in the CONTRIBUTING.md file.

License

This project is licensed under...