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Blog Website

Introduction

Welcome to the Blog Website, a platform that empowers users to create, share, and engage with blogs. This repository contains the source code for the website, which securely stores blogs in a database while providing a seamless experience for writers and readers.

Features

• User-Friendly Interface: The intuitive user interface allows users to effortlessly compose and edit blogs.

• Database Storage: All blogs are securely stored in a database, making it easy to manage and retrieve them whenever needed.

• Responsive Design: The website is designed to be responsive, ensuring an optimal experience on both desktop and mobile devices.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites installed on your local machine:

• Node.js

• MongoDB

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   Clone this repository to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/blog-website.git
   

2. Navigate to the Project Directory

3. Install Dependencies npm install

Configuration

To configure the project, follow these steps:

• Create a .env File Create a .env file in the root directory of the project to store your environment variables. Replace your_session_secret with a secure, random string for session management.

PORT=3000
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/blog-website
SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret

Running the Application

1. Start the application Start the application by running: npm start or node app.js
2. Access the website Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the blog website.

Our Amazing Contributors

Contributing

We enthusiastically welcome contributions from the community. If you discover a bug or have an enhancement in mind, please don't hesitate to open an issue or create a pull request. Your input is invaluable to us.

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