MERN Blog App

Overview

MERN Blog App is a full-stack web application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). It allows users to create, read, update, and delete blog posts. The application is designed to be scalable and easy to use, providing a seamless experience for both developers and end-users.

Features

• User authentication and authorization
• Create, read, update, and delete blog posts
• Responsive design for mobile and desktop
• Rich text editor for creating blog content
• Commenting system for user interaction
• Search functionality to find posts easily

Technologies Used

• MongoDB: Database for storing blog posts and user information
• Express: Backend framework for building the API
• React: Frontend library for building the user interface
• Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/Rafiqdevhub/MERN_Blog_App.git
   cd MERN_Blog_App

2. Install server dependencies:

   cd server
   npm install

3. Install client dependencies:

   cd ../client
   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   

5. Run the application:

   • Start the server:

     cd server
     npm run dev

   • Start the client:

     cd ../client
     npm run dev

6. Open your browser:

   Visit http://localhost:5173 to view the application.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any improvements or bug fixes.