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DeScribeIt - A CRUD Blogging Platform

Welcome to DeScribeIt, a full-stack blogging platform that allows users to create, read, update, and delete blog posts. The platform includes user authentication with JWT, allowing for secure login and signup processes.

Hosted at: DeScribeIt

Table of Contents

Features

  • User registration and authentication with JWT
  • Create, read, update, and delete blog posts
  • Responsive design with a user-friendly interface
  • Secure API endpoints using Express and JWT
  • Backend built with Node.js, Express, and MongoDB
  • Frontend built with React and TypeScript
  • Real-time updates with a RESTful API

Technology Stack

  • Frontend: React, TypeScript, CSS, HTML
  • Backend: Node.js, Express, TypeScript
  • Database: MongoDB
  • Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
  • Hosting: Netlify

Installation

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v14 or higher)
  • MongoDB

Steps

  1. Clone the repository:

    git clone https://github.com/balani491/DeScribeIt.git
cd DeScribeIt

  2. Install Dependencies:

    • Navigate to the frontend and install dependencies: 
      cd frontend
npm install
    • Navigate to the backend and install dependencies: 
      cd backend
npm install

  3. Environment Variables:

    • Create a .env file in the backend directory and configure your MongoDB URI, JWT secret, and other necessary environment variables. Example .env file:
    PORT1=3000
DATABASE_URL={YOUR_MONGO_DB_CONNECTION_STRING}
JWT_SECRET = {YOUR_JWT_SECRET}

  4. Run the Application:

    • Start the backend server: 
      cd backend
tsc -b
node src/index.js
    • Start the frontend development server: 
      cd frontend
npm run dev

    Usage

    1. Access the Website: Visit DeScribeIt.

    2. Create a New Description:

      • Click on the "New Description" button.
      • Fill in the required details for your content description.

    3. Save and Preview:

      • Save your description to see a real-time preview.

    4. Export or Share:

      • Export the description or share it using the provided options.