This repository contains the code for a Blog web application designed with Node.js, Express.js, and EJS. The application allows users to create, view, update, and delete blog posts. It aims to provide a platform for users to share their thoughts and ideas in a structured and well-styled manner, ensuring a pleasant user experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/hseitaj/BlogWebsite.git
- Navigate to the project directory:
cd BlogWebsite - Install the necessary Node.js modules via NPM:
npm install
- Create a
.envfile in the root directory of the project to store your MongoDB connection URI asMONGO_URI. Here's an example:MONGO_URI=mongodb://your-username:your-password@your-host:your-port/your-database
- Start the server:
npm start
The BlogWebsite project aims to create a simple yet functional platform where users can create and share blog posts. While the primary focus is on functionality, a significant emphasis is also placed on the styling to ensure a seamless user experience across different device types.
- Post Creation: Enables users to draft and publish new posts.
- Post Viewing: Users can view all the created posts on the home page.
- Post Update/Delete: Provides the option to edit or remove existing posts.
- Styling: The application is styled to be responsive, ensuring a good user experience on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Backend: The backend server is built using Node.js and Express.js, which handles routing and middleware functionality.
- Frontend: EJS is employed as the templating engine, generating dynamic HTML based on the application's state.
- Database: While the initial version does not persist posts between sessions, connecting to a MongoDB database is required for future versions.
- Styling: A dedicated CSS file is used for styling the website, ensuring a visually appealing and user-friendly interface.