Bloggify

Bloggify is a full-stack blogging application that allows users to create, manage, and share blog posts. Built with a focus on simplicity and usability, Bloggify employs a modern tech stack to provide a seamless experience for both developers and users.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration using JSON Web Tokens (JWT).
• CRUD Operations: Create, Read, Update, and Delete blog posts with ease.
• Slug-based URLs: Access blog posts via user-friendly slugs.
• User Management: Each user can manage their own blog posts.

Technology Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MongoDB, accessed through Mongoose
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

Installation

To get started with Bloggify, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Patoski-patoski/bloggify.git
   cd bloggify

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up your environment:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add your MongoDB connection string and JWT secret:

    MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
    JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
    REFRESH_JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_refresh_secret

4. Run the application:

   npm start

   The application should now be running on http://localhost:3000.

API Endpoints

Authentication

• POST /register: Register a new user
• POST /login: Login an existing user

Blog Posts

• GET /api/posts: Retrieve all blog posts
• GET /api/posts/:slug: Retrieve a single blog post by slug
• POST /api/posts: Create a new blog post
• PUT /api/posts/:slug: Update an existing blog post
• DELETE /api/posts/:slug: Delete a blog post

License

This project does not specify a license, so the default copyright applies. Feel free to contribute and modify as needed.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request for any enhancements or bug fixes.

Contact

For any inquiries, please reach out to [email protected].