Personal Blog

Welcome to my personal blog repository! This project is a web application designed to share my thoughts, experiences, and articles on various topics.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration system.
• Post Management: Create, edit, and delete blog posts.
• Comment System: Engage with readers through comments.
• Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Technologies Used

• Backend: Node.js with Express framework.
• Frontend: EJS templating engine.
• Database: MongoDB for data storage.
• Styling: CSS for design and layout.

Installation

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Mohamadrezash204/Personal-blog.git
   cd Personal-blog

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the root directory.
   • Add the following variables:

     PORT=3000
     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret
     

4. Start the application:

   npm start

   The application will be accessible at http://localhost:3000.

Usage

• Home Page: View a list of all blog posts.
• Post Details: Click on a post to read the full content and comments.
• Create Post: If authenticated, create new blog posts.
• Edit/Delete Post: Manage your posts with edit and delete options.
• Comment: Engage with posts by adding comments.

Contributing

I welcome contributions to enhance this project. To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeature).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add YourFeature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeature).
5. Open a Pull Request.

License

This project is open-source and available under the MIT License.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: https://github.com/Mohamadrezash204