Blogger

About

Blogger is a blog posting platform that allows users to:

• Create an account
• Write and publish blogs
• Read blogs posted by other users

This project is built using MongoDB, ExpressJS, and EJS to deliver a dynamic blogging experience.

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Technologies Used

• MongoDB: For data storage and retrieval.
• ExpressJS: To handle backend operations and API requests.
• EJS: For rendering dynamic web pages.

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NPM Packages Used

This project utilizes the following npm packages:

1. cookie-parser: To handle cookies in Express.
2. dotenv: To manage environment variables securely.
3. ejs: To enable dynamic webpage rendering.
4. express: The core backend framework.
5. jsonwebtoken: For secure user authentication.
6. mongoose: To interact with the MongoDB database.
7. multer: For handling file uploads.

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Installation & Setup

Use the following steps to setup this project on any system:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/neelesh-124/Blogger
   cd blogger

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables
   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add the required environment variables:

     MONGO_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
     JWT_SECRET=your_secret_key

4. Start the Server

   npm start

5. Visit the Application
   • Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000

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Features

• User Authentication (Login/Signup)
• Create, Edit, and Delete Blogs
• View and Read Blogs from Other Users
• Secure Sessions with JWT
• File Uploads for Blog Images

Happy Blogging! 👾