/MERN-Blog

Blog app using MERN and Tailwind.css

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README

MERN Blog Application

Welcome to the MERN Blog Application! This is a full-stack web application developed using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. The application provides a platform for users to create, read, update, and delete blog posts, as well as interact with other users through comments and likes.

Features

  • User Authentication: Users can sign up, sign in, and sign out securely. Passwords are encrypted before being stored in the database.
  • CRUD Operations: Admin can create, read, update, and delete their blog posts.
  • Commenting System: Users can comment on blog posts, edit their comments, and delete them. Admin can also edit and delete comments.
  • Like Functionality: Users can like blog posts and comments.
  • Admin Panel: Admin users have additional functionalities, including managing user accounts, deleting inappropriate content, and overviewing site analytics.
  • Responsive Design: The application is designed to be responsive and accessible on various devices and screen sizes.

Installation

To run the MERN Blog Application locally, follow these steps:

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone <repository_url>

  2. Navigate to the project directory:

    cd mern-blog

  3. Install dependencies for the server:

    npm install

  4. Navigate to the client directory:

    cd client

  5. Install dependencies for the client:

    npm install

  6. Create a .env file in the root directory and specify environment variables:

    PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=<your_mongodb_uri>
SECRET_KEY=<your_secret_key>

  7. Start the development server:

    npm run dev

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

Technologies Used

  • Frontend: React.js, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS
  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js
  • Database: MongoDB
  • Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
  • State Management: Redux Toolkit
  • Deployment: Render (for deployment to production)